Juneteenth
Battle Creek
June 16 & 17, 2023

Claude Evans Park
300 N Washington Ave,
Battle Creek, MI 49037
FREE FAMILY EVENT

Two Day Celebration!

The celebration of Juneteenth began on June 19th, 1865, in Galveston TX. Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates African American Freedom and the ending of slavery in the United States of America. In 2003, Battle Creek started Juneteenth celebrations, initiated by the Battle Creek NAACP. In 2005, Juneteenth became a State of Michigan holiday, designating the 3rd Saturday in June, as Juneteenth National Freedom Day. In 2021, Juneteenth was officially designated as a federal holiday and on March 1, 2022, the City of Battle Creek added Juneteenth as an official city holiday in Battle Creek.
The Battle Creek Juneteenth Celebration Committee and the Southwestern Michigan Urban League announced in 2009 for the first time a combined event, which became Juneteenth Family Day. We are very excited to offer this celebration to the community in recognition of Juneteenth, families and especially the youth of Battle Creek.


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Friday – June 16, 2023
Claude Evans Park
Dusk

Juneteenth Family Day
- 11:00 am until gone – FREE Hot dogs, chips and punch
- 12:00 – 4:00 pm – Kids Korner
- 12:00 -12:45 pm – Opening Program
- Welcome, opening remarks
- Invocation
- Black National Anthem
- Acknowledgement of Community Leaders, Elected Officials, Candidates & Clergy
- History of Juneteenth & Family Day
- Community Service Awards
- Acknowledgements
- 12:45 pm – Entertainment begins (stay tuned for line up)
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR AND/OR BLANKET
Saturday – June 17, 2023
Claude Evans Park
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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2023 Community Service Awards Recipients
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A special thank you to the following sponsors:







The J.E.C.K.S. Fund


Kathy Antaya



Stan and Shirley Tuggle
Samuel Gray and Lynn Ward Gray


Wayne Kukuk and Christine Kosmowski

Meaningful Massage
Linda Pell
Victor and Deboraha Sallee


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