Reading’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival needs you

Graphic by the Office of Equity and Social Justice.

The celebration is ten days away, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help make it a success on the Reading Town Common.

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Reading’s Juneteenth Freedom Festival is just around the corner, and the organizing team is calling on community members to step up and help bring this celebration to life. The event takes place on Saturday, June 20, on the Reading Town Common from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and volunteer shifts are available from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Flyer by the Office of Equity and Social Justice.

Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States and is a federal holiday. Reading’s Freedom Festival is a community-wide celebration of that history, honoring Black freedom, culture, and the ongoing work of building a more just and equitable town.

Whether you can give a few hours before the event to help with setup, support activities during the festival, or stay through the end for breakdown, every volunteer shift makes a difference. No experience is necessary - just a willingness to show up and be part of something meaningful.

Event details

Date: Saturday, June 20
Event hours: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Volunteer hours: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Reading Town Common (16 Lowell Street)

Sign up through this link to choose your shift. Spots are filling up - don’t wait!