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

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 ...

In addition to this celebration, Grand Rapids hosts various other events marking Juneteenth. Earlier Thursday, the Afro Gaga Parade and Celebration, organized by the West Michigan Jewels of Africa ...

A wreath-laying ceremony will honor President Gerald R. Ford on what would have been his 112th birthday Monday morning at his tomb in Grand Rapids. (July 14, 2025) Storm Team 8 Forecast, Daybreak ...

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.

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. — Grand Rapids leaders voted Tuesday to make Juneteenth Freedom Festival Dundunba a city sponsored event. Juneteenth is the annual celebration marking the end of slavery in ...