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 ...

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.

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.

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

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

So with the help of many, she launched the Unapologetically Black Culture Festival in Grand Rapids. The event featured music, spoken word artists, a Juneteenth parade and vendors.

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are critical to supporting ecosystems, but many of these tiny critters are in serious trouble. John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is not only highlighting how ...

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States. Biden pans "efforts to erase history" and takes veiled shot at Trump Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri and More Food Network Stars Pay ...

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 ...

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