Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth! Where the Reunion Begins
THANK YOU FOR CELEBRATING WITH US IN 2019!
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THE
2020 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION!
JUNE 18-20, 2020
2019 CAPITOL CITY KICK-OFF
Juneteenth Opening Program
The 15th Annual State of Michigan
Juneteenth Freedom Day Recognition!
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Thursday, June 13
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Community College
Downtown Campus
Gannon Center Building
411 North Grand Avenue, Lansing
Join us for the official start of the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Weekend. Our keynote speaker is the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist II.
Additionally, the ceremony will include talented community performers and presenters.
Don't Miss A Thing!
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CAPITOL CITY KICK-OFF
Juneteenth Opening Program
Thursday, June 13
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Community College
Downtown Campus
Gannon Center Building
411 North Grand Avenue, Lansing
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2019 JUNETEENTH
FREEDOM FESTIVAL
featuring the
African-American Parade
Friday, June 14 &
Saturday, June 15
St. Joseph Park, Lansing MI
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View the full SCHEDULE
African American Parade
MEET OUR GRAND MARSHALS
MR. WENDELL R.
BARRON
REP. SARAH
ANTHONY
Don't miss our marchers, riders, dancers, bands and more. Be there to cheer them on and celebrate this special community occasion.
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The parade kicks off from Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street, at 10:00 am.
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It will proceed west on Kalamazoo to the Parade Announcement Stand @ Everett Drive
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The parade continues on Kalamazoo to St. Joseph Park, entering at the Heather Drive Curve to the St. Joseph Park Parking Lot
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The Public Viewing area is either side of Kalamazoo Street, side street intersections and at St. Joseph Park along Heather Drive. Parking is available at the Sexton High School parking lots from McPherson Street down or the football field parking lot.
THANK YOU 2019 JUNETEENTH SPONSORS & PARTNERS!
The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration is a
Greater Lansing Festival Alliance Member
