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, educational workshops, and much more. June 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit; thewright.org.
Hamtramck Stadium Juneteenth Celebration
The fifth annual Hamtramck Stadium Juneteenth Celebration starts at 11 a.m. with a speech by Dorian Hairston, followed by the Turkey Stearnes Foundation Multidisciplinary Art Contest performance and award, and a tribute to Ron “Schoolboy” Teasley. The event also features the Turkey Stearnes Home Run Derby and a Negro Leagues Prep Star Classic between Team Stearnes and Team Teasley’s top minority high school players in metro Detroit. June 19, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 3201 Dan Street, Hamtramck; facebook.com.
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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.
Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit Freedom Weekend
Networking opportunities and a grant competition to uplift Black entrepreneurs are highlights of this weekend event. There’s also a community fun run, a community and health vendor fair, interactive field games for kids and families, and a tour that explores the Detroit River’s role in Black liberation. June 19-20. Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St., Detroit; jubileeblockparty.wixsite.com.
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Royal Oak Juneteenth
Royal Oak’s annual Juneteenth event held at Royal Oak Farmers Market features live music, community vendors, a rock climbing wall, a kids 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 sixth annual Ypsilanti Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Ypsilanti will feature local vendors and community organizations alongside live entertainment, giveaways, and more. June 19-21. 301 Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; ypsireal.com.
Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration
This event celebrates freedom with free concerts along with food trucks, vendor booths, educational exhibits, and fun activities like a climbing tower and bounce houses. June 20. Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights; madisonheightsjuneteenth.com.
Farmington Hills Juneteenth Concert
DA’JA will perform a free show at the Juneteenth concert at 7 p.m. at The Hawk Theatre. Admission for all ages is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. June 19, 7 p.m. 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills; fhgov.com.
This story originally appeared in the June 2025 issue of Hour Detroit magazine and has been updated for 2026. 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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