Join us for our final event of the Spring on Wednesday, June 19, for “The City That Carries Us: Pain, Streets, and Heartbeats” a Juneteenth festival featuring a parade, performances, and block party. The festival is presented in partnership with the City of Lewiston and with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and other local coalition partners.

1:00pm Opening Ceremony at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston - featuring Glen David Andrews Band, art making, and banner reveal with artist Serafim Yssolo

2:30pm Parade from The Public Theatre to Kennedy Park with Glen David Andrews Band, MIO artists, festival coalition partners, and community members

3:30pm Performances at Kennedy Park featuring MIO artists and special guests Kenya Hall, Samuel James, Andre Hicks, and DJ Dane Morgan

4:30-6:30pm Block Party at Kennedy Park - BBQ, food trucks, bounce house, dunk tank, art making, music, dancing, and more!