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How to celebrate Juneteenth 2023 in Grand Rapids Published: Jun. 13, 2023, 11:34 a.m. The Grand Rapids community celebrates Juneteenth in Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Spring GR Juneteenth Festival 2022: Taking place Saturday, June 18, the Grand Rapids event is from 2 to 7 p.m. at John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton St. Organizers say it “will feel like a community ...
Juneteenth celebrations in Grand Rapids on June 19, 2023. Richardson said the event, which is in its sixth year, is a lot of work to plan but an honor for her to be a part of.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids' Dickinson Park came to life with the sound of drums Sunday afternoon as community members gathered to celebrate Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the news ...
In Grand Rapids, the community came together to celebrate Juneteenth at Dickinson Dundunba Park Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with a Black parade, live music, food, traditional dancing, and giveaways.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Eastern Avenue on the city’s southeast side was blocked off for a few hours on Monday as dozens of people marched, waved flags, and pounded on African drums in honor of ...
The event is held at Calder Plaza. (June 19, 2025) ...
Juneteenth Afro Gaga Parade underway in Grand Rapids. WOOD Grand Rapids. Thu, June 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM UTC. Many festivities are happening in West Michigan. (June 19, 2025) Advertisement.
Local apparel company Justice 4 All is once again hosting an afternoon of food and fun to celebrate black culture as the Juneteenth Jam is returning for its third year in downtown Grand Rapids ...
The Patmos Library in Jamestown is temporarily closed after most of its staff resigned unexpectedly, the library said on its website. (May 9, 2025 ...
Juneteenth celebration draws crowds in Grand Rapids. Posted: June 19, 2025 | Last updated: June 19, 2025. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Juneteenth is the annual celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States. ... What: This car parade will go through the Southeast Grand Rapids neighborhoods.