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Celebrate Juneteenth on the Dequindre Cut with vendors, live music, food trucks and more. There will also be performances, storytelling and interactive opportunities for all ages. Roller skates, skateboards and bikes are welcome. Bring chairs or blankets. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-7...
Join Campbell Branch to hear from members from the Detroit Underground Historical Society as they lead a presentation on the final stops of the Underground Railroad.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7 p.m. June 17, 2024
Join Parkman Branch to hear storyteller, Christine Lawson as she brings history to life through the character of Ella Bessie. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. June 17, 2024
Families can celebrate the holiday and enjoy a Juneteenth BINGO game at Jefferson Branch. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-7 p.m. June 17, 2024
Families can celebrate the holiday and enjoy a Juneteenth BINGO game at Bowen Branch. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. June 17, 2024
Families can join Redford Branch for a day of celebrating freedom, culture and community at their Juneteenth Celebration. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5:30 p.m. June 14, 2024
Families can celebrate Juneteenth with a story through dance, music, food and community. It will also kick-off of Summer Reading 2024. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 1-3 p.m. June 14, 2024
Celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth at Bailey Park. There will be horseback riding, free food for the first 100 guests, music, crafts and more. RSVP required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-7 p.m. June 15, 2024
The University of Michigan will celebrate the third Annual Juneteenth Symposium. The theme of this year’s event is, "Systems Check: Exploring Structural Solutions to Systemic Racism." This year’s celebratory events include a community prayer breakfast, a black film festival and the Kidz Zone tent at the Top of the Park.
Event...
Celebrate the community’s annual Juneteenth Celebration weekend.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 21-23, 2024
Kick off the celebration on Friday at “The Meet Up” where you can enjoy a fish fry and meet local leaders and resource organizations. Saturday is “Family Game Day,” where adults and kids can play indoor and outdoor games. Sunday is “Desserts with Dad,” where there will be tasty...
Enjoy a pop-up exhibit highlighting the day of liberation for African Americans in the U.S. Also, live entertainment, kids activities and black business vendors.
Event cost: Free
Event time: Noon-6 p.m. June 16, 2024
