Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 20
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Freedom with Food, Music, and Dance.
Join us in commemorating Juneteenth — a day of reflection, celebration, and community. Juneteenth honors the day — June 19, 1865 — when the last enslaved people in Texas were declared free, marking the true end of slavery in the United States. This celebration is not only a moment of remembrance but also a joyful, intergenerational experience that centers education, culture, and community.
Come together with neighbors and friends to enjoy performances, local art, food, and meaningful conversations as we recognize freedom and continue the journey toward equity and justice.
If you are interested in volunteering, please use this link.
Schedule:
1:00-5:00 PM Music, food, and activities all afternoon long!
1:00 PM - Welcome and Opening Remarks Albert Pless, Director, Office of Equity and Social Justice
1:10 PM – Land acknowledgment and reflection- SOCA Students
1:15 PM – Juneteenth Proclamation, Town of Reading
1:35 PM – 2:20 PM - Community Conversation, Old South Church
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM - Cultural Arts Program, Reading Town Common
2:30 PM - Tyree Walker- SOCA Student
2:35 PM – Vocal Performance, Zahara Pless
2:45 PM – Spoken Word Performance
2:55 PM – Featured Drum Performance, Toussaint
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Performances & Special Events | Community | Brochure |
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If the Reading Public schools are closed due to snow, all Children's programming will be canceled.