Join the broader Newton community in celebrating Juneteenth with two events taking place this weekend at the Hyde Playground. 

• Juneteenth Weekend Celebration: Saturday (6/19) – Newton Talks Race, 3pm to 4:30pm
  The event will include Newton area speakers, musical performances, local artwork and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Historic Newton will have a table with literature on the history Juneteenth.
• Juneteenth Weekend Celebration: Sunday (6/20) Family Day, 12pm to 4pm
  Please join us for a family friendly afternoon with entertainment, speakers, vendors, and more!  Music by DJ Ricky Groov, performances by Aashka Dance Company, food from Fresh Food Generations, and ice cream by Tipping Cow.

This is a great opportunity to continue learning about Juneteenth – click here for a children’s book list about Juneteenth, a read aloud, or a short video explaining the history of Juneteenth.