Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
2023 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 16, 2023
FREEDOM FESTIVAL FAMILY NIGHT - 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 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, Hustle Line dancing. Calling all chess and checker players to resume our annual gathering!
4:00 p.m. – DJ Magic
Juneteenth Announcements/Trivia/Game GiveawaY
Water Balloon Fun with Tyrone Holman
5:00 p.m. – Alan Sloan & Key Change Band
6:15 p.m. – Hustle Zone with Sterling Armstrong
7:15 p.m. – Hip Hop Artists Cameron & Friends
Saturday, June 17, 2023
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 CARARAVAN 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 Fair (11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Juneteenth NAACP/CAMW Resource Fair (3:00 pm. – 6:00 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
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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 am to 1:00 pm
Featured Guests and Activities:
Presentation of the Bands
African Drumming – Saleem Shabazz
Rev. Dr. A. Richard Doss – Invocation
Rev. DeBorah Holt-Foster – Anthem
Pastor PJ Anderson and Dr. Willie Davis – Pouring of Libations
Lansing Mayor Andy Schor – Proclamation
Water Balloon Fun with Tyrone Holman
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Gospel Experience 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
Featured Guests:
Gospel Hour DJ E. Swift
Spoken Praise, Union MBC
Gospel Hip-Hop Headliner – Minister Joe Brown & Friends
R&B / Blues: 3:00 P.M. to 5:45 P.M.
Featured Guests:
Regine Cherry
Powerlight Band
Eddie Robinson
Kasan Belgrave
Hustle Zone with Sheila Carter
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Freedom Festival Spectacular: 6:00 P.M.
Featured Guests:
Music Headliner – Alexander Zonjic & Friends
Featuring Guest Artist James Lloyd
Closing Fireworks Display
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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. – 4:00 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.
Book Give-A-Way
Games & Prizes
Hula Hoops
Snacks
Juneteenth Lollipop Flag
Backpacks
Gift Card Drawings
Bicycle Drawing
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Activities, performers, sequence of events and times listed are approximate and subject to change.
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