There’s so much to enjoy this summer, but it is also a great time to celebrate and learn more about the many people who call southeast Michigan home. Consider celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Juneteenth and the Pride month part of your summer traditions.
AAPI events
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
May 7, 2022
- Address: Farmington Hills Public Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- Cost: Free
Celebrate AAPI culture with performances from Vietnamese fan dancers, hula dancers from the Polynesian Dancers of Michigan and more. For all ages. 2-4 p.m. Farmington Community Library.
Asian Pacific American Cultural Celebration
May 28, 2022
- Address: Novi Public Library, 45255 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi
- Cost: Free
Enjoy music, dancing, speakers, cultural displays, speakers and food at this Asian Pacific American Cultural Celebration. 2-4:30 p.m. Novi Public Library.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Program
May 28, 2022
- Address: Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Free with museum admission
Tap your toes with a program of music and dance performances by community cultural groups including Chinese, Korean, Indian and Taiwanese. 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free with admission. Detroit Institute of Arts.
Juneteenth events
Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 2022
- Address: Leanna Hicks Public Library, 2500 Hamlin Drive, Inkster
- Cost: Free
Head to the library to join in on square dancing lessons, horses and rodeo demonstration, country-style food, information on Juneteenth and more. Noon-2 p.m. Leanna Hicks Public Library.
Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 2022
- Address: Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
- Cost: Free
Celebrate Juneteenth with craft activities, face painting, bounce houses and character impersonations. Noon-6 p.m. Civic Center Park.
Unity in the Community Juneteenth Celebration and Slows Bar BQ Food Truck
June 18, 2022
- Address: Novi Public Library, 45255 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi
- Cost: Free
Join the library for a traveling Black history museum, presentations, music, step show, steel pan instrumental and more. For ages 12 and up. 12:30-3 p.m. Food extra. Novi Public Library.
Pride events
Ferndale Pride
June 4, 2022
- Address: Downtown Ferndale area
- Cost: Free
Find vendors, activities, entertainment, a kids area, food trucks and more at this annual Pride celebration. 12:30-10 p.m. Downtown Ferndale.
Motor City Pride Festival and Parade
June 11-12, 2022
- Address: Downtown Detroit area
- Cost: Free
Gather to celebrate the LGBTQ community at Motor City Pride, known as Michigan’s largest pride celebration with more than 40,000 participants expected. 1-9 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-7 p.m. (parade at noon) Sunday. $5/admission, free/ages 12 and under. Hart Plaza.
Pride Picnic
June 26, 2022
- Address: Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free
Bring your picnic lunch and blanket and enjoy yard games and music. Noon-4 p.m. $5/suggested donation. Dodge Park. macombcountypride.com.
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