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Natick Juneteenth 2025: Events, Closures And What To Know
A reading of a Frederick Douglass speech and a Juneteenth event on Natick Common highlight the holiday this year in Natick.

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A reading of a Frederick Douglass speech and a Juneteenth event on Natick Common highlight the holiday this year in Natick.

Here's what to know for the Thursday holiday this year in Waltham.
The city has planned a Juneteenth ceremony and flag raising this year.
Barnstable is set to host a flag raising ceremony and commemoration this week.
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The man faces up to 10 years in prison and could be deported as part of the process, officials said.
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The man didn't have an active firearms license and police said he was intoxicated at the time of the traffic stop.
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The man led police on a brief chase after driving past a police officer at nearly 100 mph, officials said.
In general, Massachusetts is strict when it comes to fireworks, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to watch displays this July 4.