Juneteenth celebrations in Grand Rapids kicked off Thursday, June 19, with a parade along Eastern Avenue, followed by traditional music, dance and vendor displays in Dickinson Buffer Park. The parade ...

The Afro Gaga Parade and Celebration in honor of Juneteenth in Grand Rapids on June 19, 2025. The Afro Gaga Parade and Celebration at Dickinson Park in Grand Rapids on June 19, 2025.

Sunday, June 19 is Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Here's a look at events happening in the Grand Rapids area this weekend.

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. — 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 ...

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. — 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 ...

Juneteenth Jam returning to Grand Rapids. WOOD Grand Rapids. Thu, June 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM UTC. The event is held at Calder Plaza. (June 19, 2025) Advertisement. About Our Ads; ...

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.

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.