The NAACP, Berkshire County Branch’s annual Juneteenth celebration kicks off with a flag raising and freedom walk from City Hall to Durant Park in Pittsfield, where festivities begin at noon. The day features live entertainment, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities, including a basketball tournament, music, crafts, and free ice cream for the first 200 children, free meals for all fathers. Highlights include a nondenominational worship service, student scholarships ceremony, and the unveiling of a mural honoring the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is also a celebration of Black culture and community. The event is free, open to all, and held at an accessible, outdoor venue.

NAACP Juneteenth Celebration with Sekou McMiller
Durant Park | 12-6pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with us! We’ll be joining the NAACP Berkshire Branch as a part of their Annual Juneteenth Celebration – a joyful day of community, culture, and connection for all ages! Join Sekou McMiller & Friends for a pop-up performance, movement workshop, and energizing dance party that celebrates freedom, resilience, and community. No registration required.

Learn more about the NAACP Berkshires Juneteenth Celebration here.