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Juneteenth Freedom Fest

June 30, 2024
2024-06-30T12:00:00 - 2024-06-30T16:00:00

Join us for a day of celebration, education, and community at the Boston Juneteenth Freedom Fest! This free public event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates African American culture and contributions.

June 30, 2024
2024-06-30T12:00:00 - 2024-06-30T16:00:00
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Embrace Ideas Festival

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T10:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00

The City of Boston is proud to partner with Embrace: The Embrace Ideas Festival, a yearly celebration grounded in arts, ideas, culture, and public scholarship, leading up to the Juneteenth holiday. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state, and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and envision a transformed Boston by 2030.

The Embrace Ideas Festival features keynotes, panels, and live music, shining a light on interrupting zero-sum game thinking regarding racial justice and realizing a democracy worthy of us all. The annual Fest is intentionally wrapped around Juneteenth, an essential holiday we uplift for those who have long celebrated it and invite those who may not have had the opportunity yet to join us in building a new national "monument" together.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared the end of the Civil War, freeing all enslaved persons. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been official for over two years, slavery persisted in areas beyond Union control. The Union's takeover of Texas effectively liberated the remaining slaves in the state, ending this specific form of slavery in America.

We look forward to coming together as a community for this momentous occasion and honoring this significant day in our history. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and envisioning a more just and equitable future for all.

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T10:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00
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Embrace Ideas Festival

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T09:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00

The City of Boston is proud to partner with Embrace: The Embrace Ideas Festival, a yearly celebration grounded in arts, ideas, culture, and public scholarship, leading up to the Juneteenth holiday. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state, and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and envision a transformed Boston by 2030.

The Embrace Ideas Festival features keynotes, panels, and live music, shining a light on interrupting zero-sum game thinking regarding racial justice and realizing a democracy worthy of us all. Our annual Fest is intentionally wrapped around Juneteenth, an essential holiday we uplift for those who have long celebrated it and invite those who may not have had the opportunity yet to join us in building a new national "monument" together.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared the end of the Civil War, freeing all enslaved persons. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been official for over two years, slavery persisted in areas beyond Union control. The Union's takeover of Texas effectively liberated the remaining slaves in the state, ending this specific form of slavery in America.

We look forward to coming together as a community for this momentous occasion and honoring this significant day in our history. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and envisioning a more just and equitable future for all.

 

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June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T09:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00
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Juneteenth Celebration

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T11:00:00 - 2024-06-15T19:00:00

Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and more at the Shattuck Picnic Grove and all over the park.

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T11:00:00 - 2024-06-15T19:00:00
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New Edgerly Plaza Visioning Event

Join BTD staff on June 15 for a one-day "pop-up" activation of New Edgerly Road between Harry Ellis Dickson Park and the seating area in front of Whole Foods.

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T12:00:00 - 2024-06-15T16:30:00

Last year, former Councilor Kenzie Bok’s office counted 51 vehicles and 413 people walking here in a 45-minute period. Despite having over four times as many pedestrians as vehicles, this space is primarily dedicated to cars. To meet this need, we plan to transform the space into a pedestrian-focused vibrant public plaza. On June 15th, during Fenway Porchfest, BTD staff will be present for a one-day activation of the potential future New Edgerly Plaza. Stop by, enjoy the space for people, and share your thoughts!

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T12:00:00 - 2024-06-15T16:30:00
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2024 Asian And Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

The APIA ERG welcomes you to a celebration of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian heritage on City Hall Plaza! Join us for performances, food, and speeches from Boston's Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian communities.

May 29, 2024
2024-05-29T15:30:00 - 2024-05-29T17:30:00
May 29, 2024
2024-05-29T15:30:00 - 2024-05-29T17:30:00
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Age Strong Resource Fair

Join Age Strong for a resource fair!

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T11:00:21 - 2024-06-01T14:00:00

We're connecting Boston’s older adults to information, resources, benefits, savings, programs, and more! The event is free and open to the public. Learn about:

  • Senior discounts
  • Transportation
  • City of Boston services
  • Fuel assistance
  • In-home care
  • Food resources
  • Health insurance
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Memory loss resources
  • Emergency services

Light refreshments and raffles will be provided. To RSVP, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 or click the link below:

RSVP for the Event

June 1, 2024
2024-06-01T11:00:21 - 2024-06-01T14:00:00
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Age Strong Resource Fair

Join us at the Age Strong Commission Resource Fair May 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in West Roxbury!

May 15, 2024
2024-05-15T11:00:18 - 2024-05-15T14:00:00

Free and open to the public!

Connect with tablers who can help you with:

  • Money Saving Benefits
  • Health and Wellness Resources
  • Transportation Services
  • Activities and Events
  • Food, Fuel, and Housing
  • Volunteer Opportunities

May 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Our Lady of the Annunciation Melkite Catholic Cathedral

7 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury

To RSVP, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 or visit the link below.

RSVP for the Age Strong Resource Fair

May 15, 2024
2024-05-15T11:00:18 - 2024-05-15T14:00:00
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ADA Day

Join the Boston Disability Commission, local organizations, and the disability community to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

July 17, 2024
2024-07-17T12:00:00 - 2024-07-17T14:00:00

Thirty-four years ago, in July of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, enshrining and protecting the rights of people with disabilities throughout the country. The ADA has improved the lives of people with disabilities immensely, and that is worth celebrating!

You are enthusiastically invited to join us for The Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities annual ADA Day Celebration on Boston City Hall Plaza! Come to celebrate and honor the rights of people with disabilities. There will be a speaking program with City officials, a disability resource fair with local organizations and programs, food, music, and free t-shirts (while supplies last — so get there early)

July 17, 2024
2024-07-17T12:00:00 - 2024-07-17T14:00:00

Register to attend

Registering in advance for ADA Day will allow you to enter the event more quickly, and help us better plan for the number of attendees. Disability accommodations, interpretation, and translation services can also be requested through the online registration form.

Registration is not required to attend.

Register for ADA Day 2024

What ADA Day means to the community

Disability Accommodations

ASL and CART have been requested. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available at no cost to you. If you need them, please contact us at disability@boston.gov or 617-635-3682.

This event will be held in a high traffic outdoor location and microphones will be connected to large speakers for the speaking program. We invite you to bring any sensory accommodations you may use such as noise canceling earplugs. An MBTA bus will be on-site to preview accessibility features and to offer a cooling location.

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Earth Day Extravaganza

Celebrate Earth Day with the City of Boston!

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00

Come by City Hall Plaza (above the Civic Pavilion) to say hello to our teams and partners and learn how you can Go Green and Save Green all year long. City staff and others will be providing information on how you can help us go carbon neutral along with other exciting climate initiatives! Enjoy a short speaking program, games, activities, and pick up some swag! 

April 22, 2024
2024-04-22T12:00:00 - 2024-04-22T15:00:00
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