Juneteenth 2023: Celebrations across Massachusetts

Mass — Celebrations are being planned across Massachusetts to celebrate Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday in 2021.

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas, which completed national emancipation. Juneteenth was first recognized in Massachusetts in 2020 with a proclamation signed by former Governor Charlie Baker. Many of the local celebrations focus on the work needed to achieve racial justice.

There are many celebrations planned throughout the area over the long weekend. Here are a few:

• Embrace Ideas Festival 2023, Boston
• Juneteenth Joy celebration in Hyde Park, June 17, Boston
• Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park, June 17, Boston
• 2023 Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival, June 17, Worcester
• Juneteenth Celebration, June 17, Woburn
• Red Sox, June 18: All fans who buy tickets via this link will receive a commemorative jersey in Juneteenth colors
• Juneteenth Celebration, June 17, Lynn
• Boston Juneteenth Emancipation Observance, June 19, Boston
• Juneteenth Flag Raising, June 19, Salem
• Freedom Day, June 19, Hingham

On Monday, June 19, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is holding several events to mark Juneteenth.

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