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Swampscott Juneteenth Celebration Set For Town Hall Lawn
Swampscott Recreation and local partners will host a community Juneteenth celebration June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott residents are invited to gather at Town Hall Lawn on June 18 for a Juneteenth celebration centered on culture, history and community.
The event is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. and is designed to be an afternoon of connection and celebration.
The program is titled "Juneteenth Celebration – Let Freedom Ring!"
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It is being presented by Swampscott Recreation in partnership with the North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc., METCO and S.U.R.E Diversity.
Attendees can expect food, live music, poetry, local vendors, inspiring speakers and a flag-raising ceremony.
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Juneteenth commemorates freedom and is observed in communities across the country. In Swampscott, the local event is being framed as a public gathering that welcomes residents and neighbors to come together for both reflection and celebration.
The event is open to the community and will take place on the Town Hall Lawn, a central public space in town.
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