Traditional "Flint Juneteenth" Celebration 2025

Flint Juneteenth Events Page
https://sloanlongway.org/events/juneteenth/

Flint Juneteenth Parade 2025
https://bit.ly/juneteenthparade2025

Flint Juneteenth Vendor 2025
https://bit.ly/juneteenthvendor2025

Freedom School Dinner 2025
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Full Schedule:

Saturday, May 31, 2025: A Day At The Lake (Weekend One) | Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Bethesda Temple Church - 947 Leland St, Flint, MI
Sponsored by Men’s Community Action Resources (MCAR)

Purpose: “A Day At The Lake” is a community event that introduces children and youth to fishing and other life skills through fun activities. One-day mandatory training will take place at Bethesda Temple. Participants will receive fishing poles, tackle boxes, and other prizes. Registration for the day is between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m.


Sunday, June 1, 2025: Saints and Spirits | Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Metropolitan Church - 930 E. Myrtle Ave, Flint, MI
Sponsored by Metropolitan Church

Purpose: The Black church played a vital role in organizing and was a center of community life in the past. Today, it continues to be an essential institution in Black American life. We’ll be hosting a program in the church focused on education and entertainment.


Tuesday, June 3, 2025: Protect yourself! Advanced planning 11:00 a.m.

Location: Oak Business Center - 2712 N. Saginaw St, Flint, MI
Sponsored by Michigan Poverty Law & Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project

Purpose: If it can happen to Wendy Williams, it can happen to any of us. Come out and learn how to protect your property and independence by planning. This session by the Michigan Poverty Law program and the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project will include how to protect your right to decide what happens to your person and property by engaging in advanced life planning, such as completing power of attorney and patient advocate designation forms.


Friday, June 6, 2025: A Heritage and Legacy of the Flint Community | Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Brennan Center - 1301 Pingree Ave, Flint, MI 48503
Sponsored by Southside City of Hope

Purpose: Join us for a powerful celebration of freedom, culture, and history at our Juneteenth Celebration! Experience a captivating Black History display of Local Legends, highlighting the trailblazers who shaped our community. Be moved by the soul-stirring Spoken Word performance featuring the amazing Mama Sol. Step into the spotlight with a dazzling Fashion Show celebrating African American heritage, and groove to the rhythms of our Juneteenth Live Band. Don’t miss this vibrant, cultural experience that honors the past, present, and celebrates the future!


Saturday, June 7, 2025: A Day At The Lake (Weekend Two) | Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Camp A.R.T.I.S @ Shay Lake - 4574 Gifford Dr, Silverwood, MI
Sponsored by Men’s Community Action Resources (MCAR)

Purpose: Weekend two fishing derby days consist of traveling to Camp A.R.T.I.S @ Shay Lake. During the day of fishing, youth have a generation-to-generation interaction that will provide valuable insight, knowledge, and information.



Saturday, June 7, 2025: Juneteenth Kickoff | Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Kearsley Park – 1830 Kearsley Park Blvd, Flint, MI 48506
Sponsored by The GenWEL United

Purpose: Collaborating with the good folks of GenWEL United begins with the festivities of Juneteenth 2025 with fun, activities, and food. Activities include music and performances, activities for the children, and vendors. Be part of the village and connect with the community of villagers.


Sunday, June 8, 2025: Ubuntu & Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration at the URC | Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Urban Renaissance Center, 2505 N. Chevrolet Flint, MI 48504
Sponsored by Urban Renaissance Center

Purpose: Join us for a powerful Juneteenth celebration at the URC as we introduce the spirit of Ubuntu—"I am because we are." Enjoy live music from local jazz, hip-hop, and R&B artists, family-friendly activities, delicious food, local vendors, and the chance to explore the URC and its amazing community resources.


Sunday, June 8, 2025: Historical War Stories | Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: The New McCree Theater - 4601 Clio Rd, Flint, MI
Sponsored by Gospel Army Black History Group

Purpose: The journey to freedom for 200,000 former enslaved black men who became elite Civil War assault troops. Featuring actual slave narrative interviews in which they discuss their faith, dreams, and determination. Over 30,000 lost their lives in over 400 battles. They had the honor of being the first to enter the Confederate capital of Richmond and opening the slave pens.


Monday, June 9, 2025: B.U.S.T/Healing Circle | Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Martin Luther King Peace Park - MLK & McClellan
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Committee

Purpose: The community has been dealing with trials and tribulations, seeking to navigate through division. Historically, we have been subject to pain and suffering without any methods to address the core of the problem. We are hosting a holistic healing circle focused on meditation, affirmations, and love. Local pastors will be present to provide a spiritual message to the public.


Wednesday, June 11, 2025: Justice League of Lansing | Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Location: Hasselbring Senior Center - 1678 W. Pierson Rd, Flint, MI
Sponsored by The Justice League

Purpose: The Justice League has cultivated a positive rapport amongst congregations and communities across the Greater Lansing Region. Their faith-based approach to repairing the breach of wealth inequities for the descendants of enslaved African Americans has become a model for other communities to live into.


Thursday, June 12, 2025: Community-Based Public Health Caucus | Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: https://bit.ly/Traditional_Juneteenth
Sponsored by Community-Based Public Health Caucus

Purpose: The Spirit of Juneteenth Virtual Men’s Health and Wellness Summit will showcase educators, community leaders, and subject matter experts from across the country as they discuss a multitude of topics addressing men’s health and wellness. Some of the topical areas include What’s Killing Our Men: A Discussion on Preventative Care, The Rubik Cube of Relationships: How to Foster Positive Relationships, Lessons in Fatherhood, and many others. We hope to see you there!


Friday, June 13, 2025: Ujamaa Market | Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: North Flint Food Market - 5402 N. Clio Rd, Flint, MI
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Purpose: North Flint Food Market, “We Own It.” This was a monumental moment when the community addressed the food desert on the north side of Flint. Black economic empowerment is in line with the mission of the food co-op. Vendors will be present, and there will be a tour of the newly built facility.


Saturday, June 14, 2025: Harambee Breakfast | Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Higher Quality of Life Ministries Vision Center - 5601 N. Saginaw St, Flint, MI
Sponsored by Higher Quality of Life Ministries Vision Center

Purpose: In recognition of Juneteenth and the spirit of “pulling together”, we invite you to join us for a Harambe Breakfast. Come and fill your plates and soul with delicious pancakes, sausage, and fellowship.


Saturday, June 14, 2025: Dr. E Hill Deloney Scholarship Reception | Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Flint Development Center - 4121 Martin Luther King AVE. Flint, MI
Sponsored by Community-Based Organization Partner (CBOP)

Purpose: Dr. E. Hill De Loney, affectionately remembered as Mother De Loney first love was educating the youth. She reared and mentored countless youth in her lifetime with real knowledge of our history, our greatness, and our need in the present-day fight against systemic racism. The scholarship fund was set in place to continue this legacy and honor the youth in a way that they will continue to grow with the knowledge of knowing who they are and how important they are. This reception will continue to honor her legacy as well as the youth who should be recognized for their efforts.


Sunday, June 15, 2025: Father’s Day Backyard Barbecue | Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: Memorial Park - 1026 Church St. Flint, MI
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Purpose: Honoring and uplifting fathers by establishing, reuniting, or continuing to build strong family bonds. Resource information will be available for expecting fathers, fathers struggling with custody issues, child support, job security, housing, parenting conflicts, guilt, etc. All fathers are welcome, including adoptive, step, grandfathers, and godfathers. Please bring your children, but if not available, please bring yourself, and we are here to help you bridge the gap with a special emphasis on family forgiveness. Dinner will be served, and gifts will be given.


Monday, June 16, 2025: - Freedom School Youth Dinner | Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 PM

Location: Sloan Museum of Discovery - 1221 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Purpose: The Juneteenth celebration traditionally begins in remembrance and honor of the nearly 1,500 children slaughtered in Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, protesting against Apartheid! Thus, beginning the end of apartheid ‘The Children’s Brigade,” who were painfully hosed and jailed by police during the Civil Rights Movement, the youth played a powerful role in moving the Civil Rights protest to a successful conclusion. This tribute will be led by the children with the support of elder leadership. Dinner will be provided, and entertainment.


Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Legacy & Literacy | Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Kennedy Center- 1678 W. Pierson Rd, Flint, MI
Sponsored by Hasselbring Senior Center

Purpose: Celebrating our legacy with a twist of literacy at the Hasselbring Senior Center. Fun and excitement with our elders, with youth participating in community special activities. You will also get to experience live music and a taste of AfroCentric foods!


Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Financial Literacy Justice | Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Flushing Professional Suites (G-3163 Flushing Rd, Flint, MI)
Sponsored by Renewal Under Growth

Purpose: Emphasizing financial literacy by educating entrepreneurs and small businesses on proper formation/development. We will have business consultants, credit repair specialists, and financial advisors. We will have vendors, merchants, and food trucks. For those interested in basic business development, micro business financing, and non-profit self-funding, this event is for you.


Thursday, June 19, 2025: Juneteenth Celebration | Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location 1st Half: Max Brandon Park (3606 Dupont St, Flint, MI)
Parade Line Up 5:00 pm (From Max Brandon Park)
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Purpose: Juneteenth at Max Brandon Park is our flagship day for the festival. Activities include youth games, bounce house, arts and culture, music performances, and a special ceremony honoring prolific figures from our community. We’ll have vendors present with products, merchandise, and backyard games for adults. Starting at 5:00 pm, the lineup for the Juneteenth Parade with classic cars, motorcycle clubs, marching bands, floats, and the community.


Thursday, June 19, 2025: Afrobeats Party | Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

2nd Half Location: University of Michigan Community Park (Lawn on 5th & James B. Cole Blvd. behind the William S. White building, Flint, MI)
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Purpose: The Juneteenth Parade will make its final destination downtown for the grand finale with an Afrobeats Party located on the University of Michigan Community Park off 5th Ave. & James B. Cole Blvd. Live music and fresh talent set to grace the stage for cultural entertainment. Food truck, vendors, and family fun.


Friday, June 20, 2025: Black Lives Matter - Flint Special | Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: McCree Theatre - 4601 Clio Rd, Flint, MI 48504
Sponsored by Black Lives Matter Flint (BLMF)

Purpose: A conversation with Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X. Is it our fault? An exclusive fireside chat with our panel of esteemed historians.


Saturday, June 21, 2025: Juneteenth@Flint Cultural Center| Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Sloan Museum/Longway Planetarium (1221 E. Kearsley St, Flint, MI)
Sponsor: Sloan Museum/Longway Planetarium

Purpose: Partnering for our fourth year with the Flint Cultural Center to bring blackness throughout the Flint Institute of Arts, Gloria Cole Flint Public Library, the Flint Institute of Music, Sloan Museum, and Longway Planetarium. The traditional Freedom March will start the festivities that provide spiritual coverage with art activities for children, entertainment, performances, and a few special surprises. This ageless event never gets old! There will be lots to learn, lots to do, and lots of things to get involved in. Come join the fun! All future black artists, musicians, actors, and dancers are specially invited! Vendors will be present.


Sunday, June 22, 2025: Juneteenth Family Reunion | Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Brennan Park - 1301 Pingree Ave. Flint, MI
Sponsored by The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee

Purpose: Calling all members of The Traditional Fint Juneteenth Celebration Committee out for a fun day of reflection. Over the years, many of our community champions have offered their talents, time, and resources to build this cultural festival into what it is today. We honor their sacrifice. Join us for the Traditional Flint Juneteenth Family Reunion for all those who have been involved in planning this historical festival.



The Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration
Founder: Dr. E Hill De Loney
Chair: Mr. DeWaun E. Robinson
(313) 258-8967
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