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Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Reading Town Common

Join us on Saturday, June 21, for the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival - a family-friendly celebration honoring the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

What to expect

  • Community & student speakers

  • Live music & DJ

  • Food trucks

  • Pop-up marketplace

  • Educational program at Old South Church

  • Opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together

This is a free event open to all ages, designed to uplift and honor Black culture, history, and community in Reading and beyond.

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering?

Contact the Director of Equity and Social Justice, Albert Pless, at APless@ReadingMA.gov.

Have questions about accessibility? The OESJ is here to help - email Albert anytime.


Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a more inclusive future!

See the Town website for more information.

Flyer by the Office of Equity and Social Justice.

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