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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Denavvia Mojet learned about Juneteenth from her family. It wasn't until she was older that she realized that wasn't the case for everyone. "Now that I'm an adult and I ...

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 ...

The fourth annual Juneteenth Jam, run by nonprofit Justice 4 All, will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Calder Plaza, after last year's was held at Rosa Parks Circle.

Juneteenth celebration draws crowds in Grand Rapids. Posted: June 19, 2025 | Last updated: June 19, 2025. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States.

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.