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Juneteenth in Natick

June 19@10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Free
Black background graphic advertising Juneteenth.

The Natick Historical Society and Natick is United will co-host a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful 1852 speech, “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?” at 10:30 AM on Natick Common. Historian and Natick resident, Brenna Greer, will offer an introduction to the speech and facilitate dialogue afterwards. Do you want to be a reader? Sign up here.

The afternoon continues with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. There will be delicious food, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads, Crocodile River Music and Squeezebox Stompers. All are welcome!

Booths by
Black Lives Belong
Bucky Lew Alliance – spreading awareness about Basketball’s first Black professional, Bucky Lew
Natick Center Cultural District
Natick For Black Lives Matter MetroWest
Natick is United
SPARK Kindness

Food
Baha Mexican
Kona Ice
Mig’s Dogs
Say Cheese Food Truck

ASL Interpreting Services will be available during the event.

Details

Date:
June 19
Time:
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
Free