Bread & Roses Heritage Festival

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Bread & Roses Heritage Festival Annual Labor Day festival held in to commemorate the Bread & Roses Strike of 1912

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors who make it possible for us to make this festival a reality. This festival bridges cultur...
09/08/2026

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors who make it possible for us to make this festival a reality. This festival bridges culture, music and history. Thank you to all the following sponsors:

Sandy Felder, In Memory of Stephen Lewis

LOOMFIXER
The Stevens Foundations
Lawrence Cultural Council
Industrial Workers of the World
Charles C. Pringle Foundation

MENDER
Artemas W. Stearns Trust
The Josephine G. Russell Trust

WEAVER
IBEW LOCAL 103

Here are some of the amazing food trucks we will have at the festival:Wicked Sweet Spot BigBeautiful Wings Lu’s Cafe & B...
09/07/2026

Here are some of the amazing food trucks we will have at the festival:

Wicked Sweet Spot
BigBeautiful Wings
Lu’s Cafe & Bakery
Utech Breaking Barriers Food Truck

Let’s support these local businesses and bring your appetites because there will be plenty of food 🍽️

09/06/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Bread and Roses Festival 🙌🏿

COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION
11:30AM Lawrence Campagnone Common, Strikers’ Monument

OPENING CEREMONY
12:00PM - 12:15PM
at the stage at the Lawrence Heritage State Park

COMMUNITY CIRCLE ONE
HOUSING JUSTICE
12:15PM - 12:35PM

NAYELLI
12:35AM - 1:20PM

COMMUNITY CIRCLE TWO
WORKER JUSTICE
1:20PM - 1:40PM

VERONICA ROBLES
1:40PM-2:25PM

MOVEMENT CITY SHOWCASE
2:25PM-3:10PM

HALL OF FAME AWARD
3:10PM
Join us in honoring Jonathan Guzman
as we present the 2026 Hall of Fame Award.

COMMUNITY CIRCLE THREE
EDUCATION JUSTICE
3:10PM - 3:30PM

GLASSHOUSE
3:30PM-4:15PM

FINALE PERFORMANCE WITH BREAD & PUPPET
4:15PM - END

FACE PAINTING BY T. Melendez
12:00PM - 4:00PM

HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS
12:00PM - 4:00PM
English and Spanish tours available, Visit the Friends of the Lawrence Heritage State Park
table to find out more and reserve your free ticket

HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
Historic Walking Tour (English): 1:00, 3:00
** Tour times are subject to change. Visit us online for more info.**

THANK YOU TO Patrick Guerrero FOR
BEING OUR EMCEE FOR THE DAY!

FOR A FULL SCHEDULE PLEASE CLICK ON OUR BIO TO FIND THE LINK

Get ready to add a little extra magic to your day with Happy Faces by T. Melendez ! T. is a local face painter bringing ...
09/06/2026

Get ready to add a little extra magic to your day with Happy Faces by T. Melendez ! T. is a local face painter bringing colorful, creative, and fun designs to birthday parties, festivals, community events, and special celebrations.

You can find T.Melon on the third floor of the State Heritage Park right by our info tent. We can’t wait to see your faces on Monday🎨

&rosesfestival

09/05/2026

Only a few days away from the festival! Are you excited? Tell us why in the comments 🌹🍞

Just a reminder that we are approaching the day when music, food, culture and history merge with community 🙌🏿🎉
09/05/2026

Just a reminder that we are approaching the day when music, food, culture and history merge with community 🙌🏿🎉

We have one question for you….ARE YOU READY FOR GLASSHOUSE
09/05/2026

We have one question for you….ARE YOU READY FOR GLASSHOUSE

09/04/2026

So last night was a vibe! We got invited to Bohemian Sunset in Lawrence (15 Union Street)! This was a great night that had music, culture and an all around fun time that showed what community looks like. Supporting your community is the most important thing you can do. This city is special 🙌🏿

Can’t wait to see you all this Monday and thank you to Ateneo Dominicano Nueva Inglaterra for inviting us to experience what a Thursday night looks like in Lawrence

First come first serve! T-Shirts will be available day of for $25. The design was made by Franny, a freshman in high sch...
09/04/2026

First come first serve! T-Shirts will be available day of for $25. The design was made by Franny, a freshman in high school. She’s been a student at Movement City for three years and has participated in every workshop Movement City offers.

Excited to share this design with all of you 🙌🏿 and we can’t wait to see you in them

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