Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery. This was when Galveston, Texas received the news of the end of the war and President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation (January 1863) by Major General Gordon Granger two years later in 1865.
Celebrations surround the many accomplishments and contributions of African American culture on our society. While acknowledging the past, this holiday demonstrates the strength, beauty, and resilience of African American people and has been celebrated for many years before becoming a federal holiday.
On Thursday June 17, 2021 President Joe Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act passed by Congress, making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Learn more at Juneteenth.com
Below are some events around Boston celebrating Juneteenth, click here for more events and information.
June 12th
Juneteenth Cambridge 2022 – https://allevents.in/cambridge/juneteenth-cambridge-2022/10000349856258487
June 17th
King Boston’s Nubian Square Juneteenth Celebration – Friday 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Blair Parking Lot, Palmer Street, Harrison Ave, Boston MA
Juneteenth Boston March to Freedom – Friday 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Melnea Cass Arena, 120 MLK Blvd, Boston MA
June 18th
Juneteenth Joy: Focus on Freedom – Saturday 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Francis D. Martini Memorial Shell Park and Moynihan Recreation Area, 1015 Truman Pkwy, Boston MA
Juneteenth Carson Beach Day – Saturday 1:00 – 7:00 pm
Carson Beach, 165 J Day Blvd, Dorchester MA
Norwood Juneteenth – Saturday 11:0 am – 2:00 pm
Norwood Town Common, 517-523 Washington St, Norwood MA
June 19th
Juneteenth at Fenway Park – Sunday 1:35 pm https://www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/promotions/themes/juneteenth
Juneteenth Royalty Gala – Sunday 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Nubian Square, Boston MA
June 20th
Juneteenth – Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm