Bread and Roses Heritage Festival

Join us for the 40th Annual Bread & Roses Heritage Festival, a celebration that honors the historic 1912 textile strike in Lawrence, MA. This pivotal labor movement, known for its demand for fair wages and dignified working conditions, is commemorated through a vibrant festival that underscores labor rights, social justice, and cultural diversity.
2024 Theme and Logo
This year's theme is "Literacy and Democracy", reflecting our commitment to education as a powerful tool for justice and empowerment. In partnership with the Lawrence Public Library, the festival will feature a StoryWalk by the Lawrence Public Library on Campagnone Common, allowing attendees to engage with literature in an interactive outdoor setting. The festival's logo, designed by 14-year-old Kameel Cruz, artistically represents the "Bread for all, and the roses too" slogan, symbolizing the spirit of our event.

Schedule of Events:

12:35-1:05pm: Tigerman Woah – From folk roots to energetic performances
1:10-1:40pm: Neemz – Boston-based artist blending fashion, music, and film
1:45-2:30pm: Veronica Robles – Empowering through the arts as a cultural
3:10-3:55pm: Ryan Gilfillian – Soulful music inspiring
4:00-4:45pm: Taína Asili – Puerto Rican artist with genre-blending music for social
5:00pm: Bread & Puppet Theater – A colorful spectacle of protest and celebration