Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
2024 Juneteenth
Freedom Festival Schedule
ST. JOSEPH PARK, 2125 W. HILLSDALE ST, LANSING
Activities, performers, sequence of events and times listed are approximate and subject to change.
Friday, June 14
FREEDOM FESTIVAL FAMILY NIGHT - 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
On Friday evening, the Freedom Festival activities begin family night! Park activities begin at 4pm with the Village Market, showcasing food and merchant vendors, along with public service exhibitors. Music by DJ Magic and DJ Genesis, Hustle Line dancing. Calling all chess and checker players to resume our annual gathering!
4:00 p.m. – DJ Magic
4:45 p.m. – Juneteenth Announcements/Trivia/Game Giveaways
5:00 p.m. – Let’s Dance Hustle Zone - Yvonne Majors
6:00 p.m. – Bigman Genesis of Power 96.5 Radio
Rap Artist Taty and Rap Artist Kei Nova
7:00 p.m. – Alan Sloan & Key Change Band
8:00 p.m. – Bigman Genesis of Power 96.5 Radio & Friends
Saturday, June 15
Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk/Roll: 8:30 A.M.
Starting at J.W. Sexton High School, 102 S. McPherson Avenue, Lansing, MI
5K Director: Ramon Brunson
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PARADE - 11:00am
Starting at J.W. Sexton High School, 102 S. McPherson Avenue, Lansing, MI
Parade Director: Calvin Jones
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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Juneteenth NAACP/CAMW Job & Resource Fair (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Juneteenth Health Fair (11:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Community Informational Booths (11:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Vendors (11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Children's Activities (12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) See details below
Closing Fireworks at Dusk
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JUNETEENTH FREEDOM FESTIVAL - MAIN STAGE
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Saturday’s Ceremonial Host/ Lead Announcer: Angela Matthews
Guest MCs to be Announced
Festival Opening Celebration – 11:45 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Featured Guests and Activities:
Presentation of the Bands
African Drumming – Saleem Shabazz
Rev. Adrian Swanigan – Invocation
Rev. DeBorah Holt-Foster – Anthem
Pastor PJ Anderson / Dr. Willie Davis – Pouring of Libations
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor – Proclamation
Dance Presentation – Dazzling Diamonds
Hustle Zone – Sheila Carter
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Gospel Experience 1:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Announcer: Cathy Morgan
Featured Guests:
Robert Kyle, III & Friends
Zeno
DJ Eric Swift
R&B / Smooth Jazz: 3:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Featured Guests:
Richard Willis & The Chillin’ Circuit
Julius Austin Trio
Theo Otis & Friends
DJ Magic (Mike Sims)
Hustle Zone – Sterling Armstrong
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Freedom Festival Spectacular: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Announcer: Rev. DeBorah Holt-Foster
Featured Guests:
Music Headliner – Alexander Zonjic & Friends
Demetrius Nabors-Keys
Mike Harrington
Jeff Canady
Sasha Kashperko
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Children's Activities 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Face Painting 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bounce House 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
Video Trailer “Let’s Dance” 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Special Activities: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Games & Prizes, Snacks. Backpacks & Giftbags, Bicycle Drawing, and more.
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Activities, performers, sequence of events and times listed are approximate and subject to change.
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