517 Juneteenth Weekend takes place in REO Town along S. Washington Ave. The event runs June 18-21 and provides an unforgettable experience of empowerment, education and entertainment. The event comes to life through the hard work of the Our Space Foundation. Get full details at 517juneteenth.com.
The Juneteenth Flag Raising at the Lansing City Hall Plaza Flagpole will take place at 11 a.m. June 19.
The Lansing Juneteenth 5k Run/Walk/Roll kicks off at Benjamin Davis Park and is open to participants of all ages and abilities. Register and get information at lansingjuneteenthcelebration.org/.
The Lansing Juneteenth African American Parade begins at 11 a.m. June 20 at J.W. Sexton High School. This year’s Grand Marshalls are Gregory Eaton and Dr. Surae Eaton-Sangster. Get the full parade route at lansingjuneteenthcelebration.org/parade.
The 33rd Annual Lansing Juneteenth Celebration/Freedom Festival is held at St. Joseph Park and features live music, a health fair, retail and food vendors. The event runs June 19 and 20.
Through June 30, visitors to CADL’s Downtown Lansing Branch can see the Juneteenth Window and Art Exhibit.
Many more Juneteenth events are taking place throughout the region. Here are a few resources to find them:
