Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2024

Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2024

A fantastic family celebration that brings entertainment, food trucks, lots of vendors, kids' activities and a DJ dance party!

By Families Organizing for Racial Justice

Date and time

Saturday, June 15 · 12 - 4pm EDT

Location

Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Playground

90 Lincoln Street Newton, MA 02461

About this event

  • 4 hours

This fun family event celebrates the national Juneteenth holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Americans. Bring your kids and parents to celebrate African-American heritage and culture through food, music, dance, and story-telling for a fantastic afternoon of fun!

The Myrtle Baptist Church Choir will take center stage for a headline performance. This year, we are featuring this historic choir to honor their 150-year anniversary!

Also, don’t miss…

  • Delicious food truck flavors of Zaz and Gourmet Kreyol
  • Free face painting
  • Children’s reading with Myrtle’s youth pastor
  • African drumming and dance
  • Children’s reading with Story Starters
  • DJ Firestarta dance darty
  • Shopping at more than 20 booths by local Black-owned businesses

Get involved!

  • Are you a Black-owned business or a community partner? Request a booth here or email questions to vendor@forj.org.
  • Want to help with preparations beforehand and/or join our fun crew on the day of the event? Volunteer here.
  • Help fund the festivities! Please click here to donate.
  • Questions? Email juneteenth@forj.org.

We are grateful for generous sponsorship support from the Harmony Foundation, Village Bank and Newton Cultural Council. The Newton Juneteenth Celebration is brought to you by the Juneteenth Celebration Steering Committee in partnership with the Newton Coalition of Black Residents, Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) and FORJ Newton North High School.

More details available at https://www.forj.org/juneteenth.

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Families Organizing for Racial Justice

Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) is a coalition of families and individuals who believe change starts at home and in our own communities. We offer antiracist programs in schools and the community that bring people together, raise awareness, educate, and provide skill-building trainings for youth and adults. We share resources, source programming and collaborate with like-minded organizations to offer dynamic partnerships.