Milford’s annual Juneteenth celebration and commemoration will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Milford Green. There will be food for sale, all-day entertainment featuring headliner Timmy Maia at noon and Magic Soul Drumline at 4 p.m., literacy Juneteenth activities including guest read-alouds for children and book giveaways, games, presentations, historical and educational materials and Juneteenth merchandise for sale.
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black Americans who had been enslaved. It was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, but has been celebrated by some as far back as the 1800s.
The event is free. All are welcome.