15th Annual Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance [06/19/25]

Celebrate Freedom and Black Joy at the 15th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE

Join us for a full day of community engagement that includes education, inspiration, family fun, and countless other experiences!

THEME - JUNETEENTH: FOREVER STRONG

THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2025

12:30 PM ~ FLAG-RAISING at DILLAWAY-THOMAS HOUSE in Roxbury Heritage State Park 183 Roxbury Street Roxbury 02119

1:45 PM ~ PARADE steps off from Roxbury Heritage State Park 183 Roxbury Street Roxbury 02119 PARADE ROUTE TRAVELS along Dudley Street & Warren Street & Walnut Avenue to the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury 02119

2:15 PM ~ OPENING of the Grounds of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury 02119 WITH ACTIVITIES, VENDORS (FOOD & ARTISANS), & RESOURCE TABLES

4:00 PM ~ BOSTON JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE PROGRAM BEGINS on the Grounds of the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury 02119

SCHEDULE subject to change

HERE ARE WAYS TO PARTICIPATE. PLEASE SHARE!

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Volunteer Form

Vendor Form (Food/Artisan/Business/Community Organizations)

Spectator Form

Parade Participant(s) Form

Activity Form

Performer Form