Join Us for MLCS’ 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) warmly invites members of the public to join us for our 6th Annual Juneteenth celebration—the first and only in East Boston. You can attend the free event, make a gift, or become a sponsor through this link.

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Venue: Lombardi Park, 23 Cunard Way, Boston, MA 02128

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Juneteenth offers an important opportunity to reflect on freedom, justice, resilience, and the ongoing work of building a more inclusive future for all. Since 2020, MLCS has brought residents, families, artists, youth leaders, local businesses, and community partners together to celebrate Black liberation, culture, art, music, and community belonging.

Plans for Juneteenth 2026

  • Live art by Diasporican illustrator, painter, and designer Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle

  • Poetry reading by teaching artist, poet, and author Asiyah Herrera

  • Spoken word by cultural curator, author, and award-winning spoken word artistYessmaa (aka Essmaa Litim)

  • Music performance by artist, vocal producer, and writer Christian Inman

  • Maverick Makers Pro creative arts and crafts workshop

  • Cape Verdean food & drinks from Restaurante Cesaria

  • Screenprinting workshop in collaboration with ñ press

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsor

For event inquiries, please contact Cristian Dubon Solis

For donations and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Iris Tan