Join us for a powerful celebration of liberation, culture, and community at Juneteenth in the Square, honoring the 2nd anniversary of the park's renaming and Newark’s enduring legacy of liberation and resilience..

This year’s event brings together the best of the neighborhood for a giant community BBQ, with meals provided by four beloved local restaurants—a true taste of Newark.

✨ Enjoy a full day of performances, art, and joyful connection, including:
🎤 Spoken word by the City’s Poet Laureate Margie “Mia X” Johnson
🥁 Live drumming by Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira
🎧 DJ Fauzi + line dancing by J Boogie to get the square moving
🎨 A community mural created live with artist Mashell Black/
🖌️ Art-making with Kween Moore for all ages
🧘‍♀️ Yoga sessions w/ Sakina to center and restore
🎲 Games, vendors, and children’s activities throughout the day

Free and open to all.

Come celebrate freedom, creativity, and community — in the heart of the city