MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Each year the United States marks the emancipation of enslaved African American people with Juneteenth. The federal holiday officially lands on June 19.
The West Michigan Juneteenth Celebration is happening in Muskegon Heights at Mona Lake Park with events June 16-18.
Honoring Juneteenth in West Michigan
On the schedule:
- Friday, June 16:
- Rotary Mixer, 5-9 p.m.
- Saturday, June 17:
- Comedy Show, 8-11 p.m.
- Sunday, June 18:
- Community Choir Concert, 3:30 p.m.
- Live Music, 6 and 8 p.m.
- Fireworks, at dusk