Lansing Juneteenth Celebration
The Annual Juneteenth Negro League Tribute Ballgame
Join us for this fun community event! The annual softball game will be played on Saturday, June 8 at Gier Park Ball Field from 2pm - 4pm. In addition to the friendly rivalry of the game, there will be a tribute the Negro Leagues. This year's game will feature Pony Express vs. Fire in the Hole! Arrive at 1pm to check out the great Juneteenth vendors at the park.
2024 Capitol City
Kick-off Ceremony &
Essay/Scholarship
Awards Program
Thursday, June 13
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lansing Community College
Downtown Campus
Gannon Center Building
600 North Grand Avenue, Lansing.
Parking is available in the LCC Parking ramp off of Grand Ave on the 1st floor.
Join us for the official start of the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Weekend. Our keynote speaker is social justice warrior
Teresa A. Caine Bingman, Esq.
A highlight of the evening will be the announcement of the winners of the Mrs. Vivian Riddle Essay Competition & Scholarship Program. Additionally, the ceremony will include talented community performers and presenters.
The Lansing Juneteenth Committee and
RUN THA CITY 517
invite you to participate in the
JUNETEENTH 5K
Run/Walk/Roll!
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Bring your favorite fitness friends and coworkers out for this spectacular event, Saturday, June 15 at 8:30am. You can also sponsor or donate to support the event.
Visit the Lansing Juneteenth 5K Website to sign-up or get more details.
Join us for the
2024
AFRICAN AMERICAN
PARADE
The parade will take place on Saturday, June 15 and will kick off at 11:00 am. The starting point is J.W. Sexton High School, 102 S. McPherson Avenue, Lansing, Michigan.
The 2024 Grand Marshals are Ms. Mitzi Allen (Activist and Entrepreneur) and Ms. Carmen Y. Moultrie-Turner (President of the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing).
Visit the PARADE page to learn more and to view the parade route
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The Lansing Juneteenth Celebration is a
Greater Lansing Festival Alliance Member
