Join us for a day of celebration, education, and community at the Boston Juneteenth Freedom Fest! This free public event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates African American culture and contributions.

The City of Boston is proud to partner with Embrace: The Embrace Ideas Festival, a yearly celebration grounded in arts, ideas, culture, and public scholarship, leading up to the Juneteenth holiday. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state, and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and envision a transformed Boston by 2030.

The Embrace Ideas Festival features keynotes, panels, and live music, shining a light on interrupting zero-sum game thinking regarding racial justice and realizing a democracy worthy of us all. The annual Fest is intentionally wrapped around Juneteenth, an essential holiday we uplift for those who have long celebrated it and invite those who may not have had the opportunity yet to join us in building a new national "monument" together.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared the end of the Civil War, freeing all enslaved persons. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been official for over two years, slavery persisted in areas beyond Union control. The Union's takeover of Texas effectively liberated the remaining slaves in the state, ending this specific form of slavery in America.

We look forward to coming together as a community for this momentous occasion and honoring this significant day in our history. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and envisioning a more just and equitable future for all.

The City of Boston is proud to partner with Embrace: The Embrace Ideas Festival, a yearly celebration grounded in arts, ideas, culture, and public scholarship, leading up to the Juneteenth holiday. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state, and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and envision a transformed Boston by 2030.

The Embrace Ideas Festival features keynotes, panels, and live music, shining a light on interrupting zero-sum game thinking regarding racial justice and realizing a democracy worthy of us all. Our annual Fest is intentionally wrapped around Juneteenth, an essential holiday we uplift for those who have long celebrated it and invite those who may not have had the opportunity yet to join us in building a new national "monument" together.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared the end of the Civil War, freeing all enslaved persons. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been official for over two years, slavery persisted in areas beyond Union control. The Union's takeover of Texas effectively liberated the remaining slaves in the state, ending this specific form of slavery in America.

We look forward to coming together as a community for this momentous occasion and honoring this significant day in our history. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and envisioning a more just and equitable future for all.

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Hyde Park's fourth annual community-wide, family friendly, Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Martini Hatch Shell on Truman Parkway in Hyde Park. The event is titled Juneteenth Joy: Focus on Freedom and is a mixture of performances, vendors, exhibits and speakers. Central to the event will be dancing! In the event of rain, the event will be moved to The New Mission High School in Hyde Park. Free giveaways ONLY to those who register in advance. You can also register to do a part of our special taste testing to select your Favorite collard greens, red velvet cake and Juneteenth Themed ice cream courtesy of Ben and Jerry's.

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The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture is proud to present an evening featuring local author Linda Carney-Goodrich, with readings from Danielle Legros Georges, Anne Pluto, and Michael McInnis. The evening will be hosted by Michael Patrick MacDonald and feature musical guest Mr. Curt.

Join us on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Boston's Civic Pavilion on City Hall Plaza (at the intersection of Hanover St and Congress St, across from the Boston Public Market).

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Join us on City Hall Plaza on the Longest Day, the summer solstice, June 20. On the day with the most light, people across the world join together to outshine the darkness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

June 20, 12 - 2 p.m., City Hall Plaza

• Information and resources
• Community organizations
• Engagement activities
• Research opportunities

For more information, contact Corinne White at corinne.white@boston.gov or 617-635-3745

The purpose of Memory Sunday is to highlight the impact of memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease in the African American community. At these events, faith-based organizations incorporate education about the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia into religious services and related programs. This includes discussion about ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia, raising awareness about the importance of research and sharing the support available for care partners.

For more information:

Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church: 617-427-2500 or

City of Boston (Corinne White): 617-635-3745

RSVP requested, not required

We're connecting Boston’s older adults to information, resources, benefits, savings, programs, and more! The event is free and open to the public. Learn about:

• Senior discounts
• Transportation
• City of Boston services
• Fuel assistance
• In-home care
• Food resources
• Health insurance
• Volunteer opportunities
• Memory loss resources
• Emergency services

Light refreshments and raffles will be provided. To RSVP, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 or click the link below:

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As part of The Museum of Science’s Pride weekend, this event will be an opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community of Boston to come together in an welcoming and affirming celebratory environment. There will be a DJ, live performances from local LGBTQ+ artists, lightning show presentations from the Museum of Science, as well as remarks from the Mayor.

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