Juneteenth 2023

On June 15, 2023, the community joined together for Wakefield's Juneteenth Flag Raising at the Americal Civic Center. Attendees enjoyed music from singer Tanya Crowell, poetry from Terry Carter, and reflections from speakers State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Nicole Jacob. The flag ceremony was performed by special guests from the Lynn English High School Junior ROTC. 

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