Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
The African American Parade!
Greetings from the PEERS Board and the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Committee. We have great plans and look forward to the annual Lansing Juneteenth Celebration and recognition of "Juneteenth Day" as a state of Michigan holiday. Since 1993, the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration has served as a respected voice in the community with the city of Lansing as its backdrop.
In 2015, the African American Parade, became part of the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration. The parade was dedicated in memory of its founder, the late Rev. Dr. Michael C. Murphy, who was a former Lansing Legislator, City Council Member and community advocate.
The 2026 parade will take place on Saturday, June 20 and will kick off at 11:00 am. The starting point is J.W. Sexton High School, 102 S. McPherson Avenue, Lansing, MI .
Organizations interested in participating in the Juneteenth African American parade should review the parade details below. The fee to enter the parade is $30. Sponsors with parade entry included should complete the Sponsor entry application. (For questions, contact Calvin Jones: Calvin.Jones@lbwl.com.
The 2026 Parade Grand Marshals
ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
Parade Route
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Parade will begin at 11:00am moving northbound from the front of Sexton HS (102 S. McPherson Avenue, Lansing), turning RIGHT at the end of the drive onto Michigan Avenue headed eastward.
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Advancing one block the parade will make a RIGHT TURN onto Jenison.
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Parade continues southbound on Jenison arriving at Lenawee Street, then makes a RIGHT TURN onto Lenawee Street.
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Parade now continues westbound on Lenawee Street (headed towards West Street).
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Parade continues westbound on Lenawee Street towards St. Joe Park (Passing Everett Drive; Passing Verlinden).
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Parade makes a slight LEFT (curve-turn) from Lenawee Street onto Hillsdale:
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The Parade will continue on Hillsdale and advance towards the opening of St. Joe Park, turning RIGHT into the park .