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!
Flyer by the Office of Equity and Social Justice.