2026 JUNETEENTH - Roots, Culture & Community

Join us for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration Friday, June 19th, 2026

Start the day with live music and community singing at the corner of Massachusetts Ave and Pleasant St in Central Square for the parade promptly at 10:00 AM. We welcome ALL to join the parade!

The parade will proceed down Pleasant St to Western Ave, then to Blackstone St, and conclude at Riverside Press Park.

The celebration continues at the park with music, food, and fun for all ages!
Enjoy tunes spun by DJ Eddie Cruz of Cruzbridge Productions, along with live performances by talented local artists.

Savor delicious offerings from local food trucks and vendors. This is your chance to connect with fellow Cantabrigians, explore the history and traditions of Juneteenth, and help create lasting memories and new Juneteenth Legacy Traditions.

Please reserve your FREE ticket to help us estimate the number of participants. BRING YOUR TICKET TO THE EVENT, AND EACH PERSON WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIFT - ONE TICKET AND GIFT PER PERSON, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE SCAN QR CODE BELOW FOR INFORMATION.

Info: 9:45am: Arrival of Parade Participants at Massachusetts Ave and Pleasants St in Central Sq Cambridge |
10am: Parade Commences |
10:30am: Parade arrives at Riverside Press Park |
11am: Park Celebration begins with some speeches |
1:30am: Music begins and Juneteenth Celebration is in full effect! --
3:00pm: Celebration concludes |
4:00pm: Riverside Press Park is open for regular park hours |

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