On Saturday, June 21st, Social Capital Inc. (SCI), the Woburn Public Library, and the City of Woburn are hosting the city’s 5th annual celebration of Juneteenth in partnership with St. John’s Baptist Church of Woburn, WMHS Black Student Union, and the NAACP Mystic Valley Area Branch.
The Juneteenth Woburn 2025 celebration will take place from 12 -4pm at the Woburn Public Library front lawn and front parking lot, with additional activities happening in the Woburn Public Library.
This year’s Juneteenth will again be a block party-style celebration
with music, Woburn Memorial High School student performances, children’s activities, community tables, food and vendors. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend Juneteenth Woburn 2025 on Saturday, June 21st! Honorary remarks and celebratory performances will begin at 2pm.
More info: Contact SCI Program Manager Nicole Osborne at
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Website: socialcapitalinc.org/juneteenth.
Juneteenth Woburn 2025 is financially supported by a grant from the Woburn Cultural Council (a local agency which is supported by
the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency) and the Woburn Democratic City Committee. Major support for SCI Woburn provided
by Cummings Properties.
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About Juneteenth:
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people within the United States – first celebrated on June 19,
1865 in Galveston, Texas and has since been observed annually on June 19th. In July 2020, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a
bill designating Juneteenth as an annual state holiday in Massachusetts. Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
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About SCI:
The mission of SCI Social Capital Inc. is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic
engagement initiatives. Founded in 2002 in Woburn, SCI works to increase social connection by developing leaders who cultivate
thriving, inclusive communities where all people enjoy positive social, economic and health outcomes.
Major support for SCI Woburn comes from Cummings Properties. Visit SCIWoburn.org to learn about local SCI programs and
volunteer opportunities.
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