Black · Juneteenth · Worcester, Massachusetts
Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival
Dates not announced
About Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival
An annual Juneteenth festival in Worcester run by the Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival Committee. It opens with a flag raising ceremony and features local performers on a main stage and vendors.
What to expect
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Celebrations often include parades, music, food, history programs and family activities.
Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival has included flag raising ceremony, live performances and vendors.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet.
- Flag raising ceremony
- Live performances
- Vendors
Where it happens
Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival is held in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is one of 26 cultural festivals in Massachusetts on this calendar.
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Questions about Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival
- When is Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet.
- Where is Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival held?
- Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival takes place in Worcester, Massachusetts.
- What happens at Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival?
- Events have included: flag raising ceremony, live performances, vendors.
- Who organizes Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival?
- Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival is organized by Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival Committee. Their official site is blackheritagejuneteenthworcester.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Worcester?
- The closest others on this calendar are Central Mass International Jewish Film Festival in Worcester, MA (same city); Dia de los Muertos in the Woo Festival in Worcester, MA (same city); ISW-SEAMAC Asian Festival in Worcester, MA (same city).
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