Time & Location
Jun 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – Jun 16, 2024, 11:00 PM
Reo Town, S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
About the event
517 Juneteenth Weekend, a vibrant celebration hosted in Lansing, Michigan's REO Town neighborhood! Join us for a transformative four-day experience featuring educational seminars highlighting community leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, engaging youth-centered events, and a heartwarming Juneteenth Father's Day celebration.
Mark your calendars for the weekend's peak event, Saturday, June 15th—the 517 Juneteenth Festival, where the streets come alive with a synergy of culture and community.
Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms ranging from neo-soul, R&B, gospel, and hip-hop national recording artists; explore a diverse array of over 90 business vendors showcasing their talents, products, services, and cuisines; witness the joyous laughter echoing from our fully stocked Kidz Zone, which includes inflatables, 3-point shootouts, games and activities, learning adventures, and much more. As the sun sets, get ready to groove at the Juneteenth Dance Party, a lively celebration to cap off the night, which features themed DJ sets that include classic Motown hits, 90s and 2000s hip-hop and R&B hits, soulful house-themed music, and much more.
Join us in commemorating the emancipation of African Americans and embracing the spirit of unity and freedom. Experience the 517 Juneteenth Weekend—a celebration that transcends time, resonating with the heartbeat of our community.
Schedule
30 minutesRegistration and introduction
1 hourLeadership session