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 ...

Community members gathered to recognize Juneteenth with a parade and celebration at Dickinson Buffer Park in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, June 19.

Grand Rapids' Dickinson Park came to life with the sound of drums Sunday afternoon as community members gathered to celebrate Juneteenth.

The Juneteenth Freedom Parade will return to Grand Rapids Monday afternoon, offering an opportunity for community members to celebrate African American freedom.

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 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.

(June 19, 2025) Juneteenth Afro Gaga Parade underway in Grand Rapids News / Jun 19, 2025 / 12:04 PM EDT Many festivities are happening in West Michigan. (June 19, 2025) ...

Juneteenth Afro Gaga Parade underway in Grand Rapids WOOD Grand Rapids Thu, June 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM PDT ...

Juneteenth is recognized as a holiday in 46 states, including Michigan, and has been celebrated in Grand Rapids since the early 1990s.

Calder Plaza was buzzing with the excitement for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Jam. Celebrating Black art, entertainment, and history.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Wednesday commemorates Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating June 19, 1865, when Texas slaves first learned of their freedom over two years after the ...

The annual Santa Claus Parade is set to return to the streets of Grand Rapids — and this year, it will deliver Kriss Kringle right to the city's annual tree lighting.