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Organizers unveil first Northampton Juneteenth celebration for June 6
Summary
The commission heard that Northampton’s first Juneteenth celebration is set for June 6 at DJ Gear Plaza with local performers, vendors and a request for commissioners to volunteer to staff the event.
Commission members announced plans for the city’s first Juneteenth celebration, scheduled for June 6 at DJ Gear Plaza.
"We are putting on the very first Northampton Juneteenth celebration on June 6," a presenter told the commission, listing performers and vendor plans and noting partnerships with the youth commission and Human Rights Commission. Organizers said they had confirmed artists and would display community art along the plaza corridor in the week before the event.
Organizers requested volunteers from the commission to staff information tables, help with setup and distribute promotional materials. Commissioners said the event stems from prior commission recommendations and praised youth leadership in organizing the celebration.
Staff said they will share promotional material and asked commissioners to circulate details once received.
