Newton Juneteenth Celebration 2025

Bring your kids, friends and parents and join us for a day filled with fun, food, and community spirit ! This FREE outdoor event marks Newton's 4th annual celebration to commemorate 160 years of emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Don't miss out on this special day of unity and joy, with activities for all ages!

• Delicious Caribbean food truck flavors of Reggae Food
• DJ Firestarta dance party
• Shopping local Black-owned businesses
• Music performance by Rev. Devlin Scott
• Steel drum band
• African dancing
• Kids' activities

Sponsors

We are grateful for generous support from Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ), the Harmony Foundation, and Village Bank. This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is also supported by Newton Community Pride in partnership with The City of Newton.

The event is easily accessible by public transit, and there is also parking nearby.

Want to get involved?

• Help fund the festivities! Please click here to donate.
• Are you a Black-owned business or community partner? Sign up for a booth here or email questions to [email protected].
• Want to help with preparations beforehand and/or join our fun crew on the day of the event? Volunteer here.

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