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Juneteenth Celebration

  • The Space @ Zach Field Drums and Music 6 Chestnut Street Amesbury, MA, 01913 United States (map)

Come celebrate the official end of slavery in the US with Amesbury’s first Juneteenth event at Zach Field Drums and Music!

From 11-12, there will be speakers, poetry readings, and a keynote address. From 12-2 in the parking lot, enjoy live music by Harsh Armadillo, a food truck by Lordya Gourmet, family-friendly games, and more activities! Local support resources will also have tables.

Presenters include:

  • Claudel Frederique, Event MC (City Councilor at Large)

  • Kate Slater, Ph.D. (Amesbury School Committee)

  • Woon Chul Fisher (Chair, Juneteenth Planning Committee)

  • Kassandra Gove (Mayor, Amesbury)

  • Lisa Usani Philips (Amesbury Poet Laureate)

  • Michelle “LaPoetica” Richardson (Featured Spoken Word Artist & Poet)

  • Nicole McClain (President of the North Shore Juneteenth Association)

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