16th Annual Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance
When:
Friday, Jun 19, 2026 12:00p -
6:00p
Friday, Jun 19, 2026 12:00p -
6:00p
Where:
Museum of the National Center for Afro American Artists
300 Walnut Avenue
Roxbury, MA 02119
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Festivals & Fairs, Food, History
Event website:
https://www.boston-juneteenth.com/
Celebrate Freedom and Black Joy at the 16th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH EMANCIPATION OBSERVANCE
Join us for a full day of community engagement that includes education, inspiration, family fun, and countless other experiences!
THEME - THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME: The Future Is In Our Hands
FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2026
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
