Scotch Plains’ Juneteenth Celebration

Technically, Juneteenth falls on June 19th. It’s the date we celebrate the time that Major General Gordon Granger enforced the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the Civil War (in 1865). While Juneteenth itself has been celebrated since the first anniversary of the enforcement, it did not become a legally recognized federal holiday until June 2021. This year, the Scotch Plains’ Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 14th.

• What: Scotch Plains’ Juneteenth Celebration 2025
• Where: Shady Rest Golf & Country Club (820 Jerusalem Rd)
• When: Saturday, June 14th from noon to 7 pm
• Admission: Free
• Contact: Social Justice Matters (email: sjmjuneteenth@gmail.com)

Scotch Plains’ Juneteenth Celebration 2025

If you wish to participate in the celebration, visit Shady Rest Golf & Country Club starting at noon on June 14th. Festivities include live entertainment, a DJ, food trucks, vendors, a marketplace, and activities for both kids and families. If Mother Nature decides not to cooperate, the event moves to the following Saturday (June 21st).

Social Justice Matters is a local non-profit. They provide education about social justice to the community as well as communicate to local government, law enforcement, and community organizations to help them them learn how to navigate a more diverse population. They also work with the local YMCA and other programs to teach the youth of our community about diversity.

Summer Sounds Downtown Cranford

Summer Sounds Downtown started yesterday with Lynette Sheard kicking off the season. If you wish to see a new, talented, local act perform, visit the Eastman Clock Plaza on any Thursday through August 28th. Concerts take place between 6 pm and 8 pm. Bring a lawn chair for home so you can relax and listen in comfort.

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