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Freedom Now Fest

Sunday, August 3 at 1:00 PM·1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.·West

Freedom Now Fest

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Sun, Aug 3 at 1pm – 6pm

Freedom Now Fest honors the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Freedom Now speech by transforming Lancaster Avenue between 38th and 40th Streets into a day-long celebration of legacy and community. Local leaders, institutions, and Black-owned businesses partner to offer live performances, interactive storytelling, wellness services, and a pop-up marketplace. Highlights include a “The...

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