City of Chelsea and Chelsea Black Community organize Juneteenth Celebration at Washington Park on Thursday, June 19

Featuring Special Art Installation: Tropical Resilience Lounge

Join us Thursday, June 19, 12-5PM, at Washington Park for a free community event celebrating culture, resilience, and unity through music, food, and interactive art.

Performances & Food Vendors:

• Phunk PhenomenonTru Kwene 

• Spoken Word Moussa Traore 

• Malian Master Drummer (djembe composer)

• Rhythm of Soul Ensemble

• Abondiz Caribbean Cuisine

• Butter Ur Biscuit Food Truck

• Brown Shuga’s Soul Food

  
  

Special Art Installation: Tropical Resilience Lounge

Created by local artists Carolyn Lewenberg and Edwardo Chacon, this immersive installation is part of the MAPC Lower Mystic “Cool Communications” Project to raise awareness about extreme heat and community resilience.

The Tropical Resilience Lounge includes:

• Sculptural Palm Trees – Large-scale art creating a tropical oasis

• Coconut Coir Groundcover – Natural textures for a sensory experience

• Colorful Seating Areas – Comfortable spaces for individuals and groups

• Tropical Mocktails & Popsicles – Refreshing non-alcoholic drinks and treats

• Curated Tropical Soundscape – Sounds of birds, breezes, water, and percussion

• Voice Memo Station (QR Code Access) – Share your stories and reflections on heat resilience

• On-Site Tech Support – Help available for digital storytelling

• Community Zine Distribution

  
  

Free and open to all. Come celebrate, connect, and cool off with your community.