Each June, community members of all ages and backgrounds gather to celebrate African American culture and history and Juneteenth at the African American and Juneteenth Festival in Institute Park.The fifteenth annual festival will be on June 23, 2012.This great family and community event celebrates African American history and culture and the oldest nationally recognized end of slavery with music, art and craft, food, dance, and vendors from the Worcester community. The best part – it’s free! So bring your family and friends, and don’t miss the chance to see world famous musicians free of charge and the Black Starz competition.