Red Bank Community Engagement & Equity Committee

Red Bank hosts its 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Freedom March on Sunday, June 21, 2026, featuring a march gathering at Pilgrim Baptist Church (172 Shrewsbury Ave) at 12:00 PM, followed by an afternoon of community programming, food trucks, and live entertainment at Johnny Jazz Park.

The local celebrations span multiple events and venues across town:

Borough Celebration & Freedom March:Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Location: Starts at Pilgrim Baptist Church, moves to Johnny Jazz Park (corner of Drs. James Parker Blvd. and Shrewsbury Ave.)

Details: The event features a keynote address by Gilda Rogers, a drumming circle, live music, local vendors, and family activities.

Celebrate Red Bank Pride this Saturday.

Coming up on May 13 - the first session of the next Book Club which will take place at Lunch Break.

Book discussion dates are on 3 different Wednesdays at 6PM at three locations in Red Bank: May 13, Lunch Break, 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd./May 27, T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, 94 Drs. James Parker Blvd.June 3, Red Bank Public Library, 84 W. Front St.

Lunch Break Red Bank Public Library T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, National Historic Landmark