Juneteenth is celebrated each year on June 19 and honors the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a federal holiday and serves as a time to celebrate freedom, reflect on our nation’s history, and honor the contributions, culture, and resilience of Black Americans.
In 2026, Juneteenth falls on Friday, June 19.
Throughout the Greater Lansing area, communities, organizations, and cultural groups will mark the occasion with events focused on education, history, music, art, community, and celebration. Read on for Juneteenth events, activities, and opportunities to commemorate this important day throughout Greater Lansing.
Juneteenth Celebration at Marketplace on the Green Meridian Township will be holding its annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 12, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Marketplace on the Green This event will have live music from Deacon Earl and Elements of Soul featuring LaNette Lynn, face paint, food trucks, and more!
Lansing Juneteenth Celebration, Playground Playdate: Benjamin Davis Park on June 12 Come meet local families and join Lansing Area Littles at the Lansing Juneteenth Annual Ballgame & Activity Day! Look forward to playing on the playground while the baseball games are going on. Come join in on the fun!
517 Juneteenth Weekend in REO Town with Ourspace – 517 June 18 – June 21, for four days of culture, community, and celebration in the heart of Lansing.
Juneteenth 5k Run/Walk Roll at Davis Park The Lansing Juneteenth 5k Run/Walk/Roll is scheduled for June 19 at 8:30am
Juneteenth Jump Off at The Green Door The official Mid Michigan Juneteenth Jump Off event comes to The Green Door on June 19. This is a ticketed event.
Juneteenth Celebration Continues at Glimpse of Africa at the HUB 07 A full day of culture, community, and live blues, soul, and funk. Come through anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM for a powerful celebration of freedom, art, and soulful sounds.
Juneteenth with Jackson Pride at Horace Blackman Park, June 18, 19 & 20, join for celebrations, community and culture!
Juneteenth Parade at Sexton High School On June 20, plan for a powerful and joyful celebration of freedom, culture, and community spirit. Join with members of the neighborhood as we join the march! The parade begins at 11am.
For even more events, check out our community calendar found HERE
Looking for ways to support locally Black Owned Businesses? We have curated a list of 25+ locally owned Black Owned Businesses in the Greater Lansing area. Email us at [email protected] if your business, or your favorite is not listed!
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Do you know of another Juneteenth event? Please send us information at [email protected] and we will add it to the list shared here.
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