Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration
The fifth annual Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration will kick off with live music at the city’s new band shell in Civic Center Park. The celebration will also have food trucks, vendors, a 25-foot climbing wall, and plenty of fun for kids, including a petting zoo, pony rides, and crafts. June 14. 360 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights; madisonheightsjuneteenth.com
Oak Park Juneteenth Celebration
The fifth annual Oak Park Juneteenth Celebration at Oak Park High School includes a 1-mile walk around the track, plus music, art, dance, and a program to honor local students, elected officials, and performers. June 19. 13701 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park; oakparkmi.gov
Farmington Hills Juneteenth Concert
DA’JA will perform a free show at the Juneteenth concert at 7 p.m. at The Hawk Community Center. Advance registration is required. June 19. 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud.com
Hamtramck Stadium Juneteenth Celebration
The fourth annual Hamtramck Stadium Juneteenth Celebration starts at noon with a speech by Derrick Hale, grandson of Detroit Stars and Detroit Cubs player Eulyn “Red” Hale, followed by the Turkey Stearnes Home Run Derby. A tribute game will take place between the 15U and 18U Nike Detroit RBI teams. June 19. 3201 Dan Street, Hamtramck; hamtramckparks.com
Highland Park Juneteenth Detroit 5K Run/Walk
Run or walk in the Juneteenth Detroit 5K Run/Walk to honor the holiday and celebrate freedom, unity, and resilience. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome; the run/walk begins at Glory Supermarket. June 19. 14100 Woodward Ave., Highland Park; runsignup.com
Royal Oak Juneteenth
Royal Oak’s annual Juneteenth event held at Royal Oak Farmers Market and Centennial Commons features live music, a rock climbing wall, free horse rides, a kid zone, food and drinks for purchase, and more. June 19. 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak; romi.gov/1570/Juneteenth
Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration
The fifth annual Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Ypsilanti will feature local vendors and community organizations alongside live entertainment, giveaways, and more. June 20-22. 301 Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; ypsireal.com
Juneteenth at The Wright
Juneteenth at The Wright (The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History) includes commemorative ceremonies to pay tribute to the ancestors who fought for freedom; cultural performances, and educational workshops. Attendees will also be able to watch the PBS documentary Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, and enjoy a variety of food, including Southern soul food and Gullah Geechee cuisine. June 19. 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit; thewright.org
Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit’s The Liberation Link Up
Entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders are invited to Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit’s The Liberation Link Up networking celebration at Hotel St. Regis. Make connections amid live music and a DJ and help select the winner of a grant competition. June 20. 3071 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit; jubileeblockparty.wixsite.com/website
Roots, Rhythm & Flow: A Juneteenth Jubilee Family Day
Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit is also hosting Roots, Rhythm & Flow: A Juneteenth Jubilee Family Day at Robert C. Valade Park. There you’ll find a fun run, a community and health vendor fair, field games, and more. June 21. 2670 Atwater St., Detroit; jubileeblockparty.wixsite.com/website
Detroit Book City’s Juneteenth Books, Music & Arts Fair
Detroit Book City’s Juneteenth Books, Music & Arts Fair is an enormous outside fair features live stories and folktales from Africa and the African diaspora, a kids’ activities, and live music by DJ Holly and Inkster’s American International Academy youth string ensemble, hand chime choir, and marching band. June 21. 7900 Mack Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com
Catch the Drip (Juneteenth) Fashion Show
The Catch the Drip (Juneteenth) Fashion Show at the Durfee Innovation Society celebrates and highlights style and culture through fashion. Tickets are required. June 21. 2470 Collingwood St., Detroit; eventbrite.com
This story originally appeared in the June 2025 issue of Hour Detroit magazine. To read more, pick up a copy of Hour Detroit at a local retail outlet. Click here to get our digital edition.
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