Juneteenth is the oldest national celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was signed into law on June 17, 2021 by President Joe Biden, making Juneteenth a federally-recognized holiday in the United States. For millions of African Americans, the holiday is a time to celebrate freedom, legacy and achievements earned in the more than 400 years since the start of chattel slavery. In commemoration of the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth, here is a list of events throughout Metro Detroit!
Juneteenth – Free Gallery Admission at Cranbrook Art Museum June 19 – 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Cranbrook Art Museum 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
2nd Annual Juneteenth Mobility Stroll and Roll June 16-18 City Hall Artspace 13615 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126
Juneteenth Festival June 19 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Richard A. Young Recreation Center 5400 McKinley Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
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1st Annual Camp Ward & Black Bottom Juneteenth Celebration Jun 18 – noon to 5 pm Coleman Young Park – Green Space 2751 Robert Bradby Drive, Detroit, MI 48207
Juneteenth Jubilee Freedom Weekend June 18-19, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History – 315 East Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Note: Due to precautions surrounding COVID-19, The Wright will be offering both online and in-person events, including presentations that span a range of topics and activities.
A. Philip Randolph Institute – 2022 Juneteenth Celebration June 18 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm UAW local 600 10550 Dix Avenue, Dearborn, MI, 48120
Juneteenth Celebration Jun 19-20 Artist Village Detroit, 17336 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI 48219
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Juneteenth Celebration Community Give Back Party June 18th – 12:00pm to 3:00pm Wesley Chapel 1807 Concord Detroit, MI 48207
Juneteenth Community Pancake Breakfast June 18 – 9:00 am – noon Oak Grove AME Church 19801 Cherrylawn, Detroit, MI 48221
Juneteenth Detroit Festival June 11-20 *Various locations throughout Metro Detroit
Juneteenth Freedom Fest June 19 – 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Eastern Market Shed 5 2810 Russell Street Detroit, MI 48207
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Juneteenth Fun, Food and Family Marketplace Celebration June 19 – noon to 8:00 pm Marygrove College 8425 W. McNichols Road, Detroit, MI 48221
2nd Annual Juneteenth Symposium June 15-18 Hosted by University of Michigan and Ann Arbor NAACP In-person and virtual.
Pre-Juneteenth screening of “Summer of Soul” June 16 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Campus Martius 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
“Reading Opens the World” Juneteenth Celebration June 17 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Fellowship Chapel 7707 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48235
Recovery United “A Juneteenth Blockclub Extravaganza” June 18 – 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm 1851 West Grand Blvd., Detroit MI 48208
Farmington Area Juneteenth Celebration June 17-19 Nardin Park United Methodist 29887 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
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Ferndale Juneteenth Date Night June 19 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Painting With A Twist 200 West 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Inkster Juneteenth event hosted by Weslyn Bennett Foundation June 18 – noon to 2:00 pm Leanna Hicks Public Library in 2500 Hamlin Drive, Inkster, MI 48141
Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration June 18 – noon to 6:00 pm Madison Heights Civic Center 360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Novi Unity in the Community Juneteenth Celebration June 18 – 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Novi Public Library 45255 West 10 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375
Romulus Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Coleman Center June 18 – 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Coleman Center 352351 Beverly Road, Romulus, MI 48174
Royal Oak Juneteenth Celebration June 19 – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Centennial Commons Troy and Third Streets, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Troy Juneteenth Celebration Kit June 12-19 Troy Public Library 510 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084
Westland Juneteenth Heritage Celebration Day June 18 – noon to 4:00 pm Nankin Mills Park 33275 Edward Hines Drive, Westland, MI 48185