North Shore Juneteenth Association is collaborating with Save the Harbor, Save the Bay, and other community leaders to organize an event that will include all cultures. This event will be well attended in the prominent, well-trafficked area of Red Rock Park in Lynn, MA. It will highlight the importance of diversity in our community and showcase the benefits of such a diverse population, offering multicultural Dance, Music, and poetry performances.

The Diversity Matters Festival celebrates cultural diversity in Lynn and the surrounding communities. This event highlights the importance and benefits of having a diverse population. Attendees can expect:

1. Performances including multi-cultural dance, music, and poetry
2. Food vendors offering a variety of cuisines
3. Information tables from local organizations and businesses
4. Activities and entertainment for all ages

Featured Performers (starting at 1:30 pm):

• Michelle La Poetica
• Power Skirts Collective
• Circus Up!
• Fae Pheonix (Fairies and face painting)
• Stilt Walker (roaming entertainment)
• Cultura Latina Dance Academy
• Triveni Dancers
• Davey The Clown (roaming entertainment)
• Afro Beats Dance
• Papusa Contest
• Cooking Demo w/ Vlad

Food Vendors: The festival will feature a diverse array of food options from local vendors, including:

• Thany’s Fine Kitchen
• Mi Corazon Taqueria
• Sa’Meri Ann Cafe
• Theara Spicy Kitchen
• El Gran Jaguar Restaurant
• First City Meats
• Phinix Lounge
• Ciao Restaurant
• Andrea’s Taqueria

Information Tables, Products, and Services: A wide range of local businesses, organizations, and community services will be present, including:

• MAD Kulcha LLC
• Xperience Travel Network
• High Maintenence Products
• Fire and Nightshade
• Deborah’s Sweet Tooth
• Massachusetts Behavioral Health
• RexWraps Jewelry & Minerals
• NAAM Afghan Women’s Workshop
• Lynn Family Resource Center
• The Sweetest Thing Shop
• HAWC
• Em Creates Designs
• Grace United Church of Lynn
• Girl Scouts of Eastern MA
• Lynn Environmental Volunteers
• Peabody Essex Museum
• North Shore Community College
• Heart Lynx
• MGB Community Care Van
• NAGLY
• Greater Lynn Senior Services
• United Lynn Pride
• Lynn Election Office
• Mass Save w/ Sue Meigs
• St. Stephens Church of Lynn
• Department of Children and Families
• Lynn Museum
• Lynn Community Health Center

This event promises to be a vibrant celebration of Lynn’s diverse community, offering something for everyone in a beautiful waterfront setting.