Reading’s Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival is Saturday, June 21, from 1:00-7:00 pm on the Reading Town Common!
Reading, MA — Grab your family and friends, take advantage of the long summer days, and come down to the Town Common on Saturday, June 21, to celebrate Juneteenth! This is a family-friendly event with music by DJ OxMighty, games, face painting for kids, food, speakers, and a pop-up market. Here’s a look at what’s happening!
1:00-1:30 pm
Welcome, by Albert Pless, Director, Reading Office of Equity and Social Justice
Black National Anthem: Lift Every Voice and Sing, Please join us in singing! Performed by RMHS Students
Flag Presentation, Reading Scout Troop
1:30-2:30 pm
Join us at Old South Church for videos on Juneteenth followed by a discussion.
CATO (The Coalition of Us) tour
3:00-3:15 pm
Speakers from the ACE (Ad Hoc Commemoration Establishment) Committee and SOCA (Students of Color and Allies for Equity, Justice, and Inclusion)
3:30-4:00 pm
Interactive Drumming: Brandon Guillermo
4:00-5:00 pm
Guest Presenter: Jamele Adams
5:00-7:00 pm
Music, food and activities continue
Flyer by the Office of Equity and Social Justice & Reading Public Library.
