
Meridian Township continues its tradition of honoring Juneteenth. On Friday, June 20, the Township will host its 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Marketplace on the Green Pavilion (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos).
This event is free and open to the public. Community members can enjoy a day of live music, dancing, yard games, small business vendors, and more. Free parking will be available in the Meridian Mall parking lot.
Musical Lineup:
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Seben Dance
- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Global Village
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Tony Thompson & Friends
For questions, please contact Neighborhoods and Economic Development Director Amber Clark at clark@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4568.
Township offices will also be closed on Thursday, June 19 in recognition of the Juneteenth Federal and State holiday. For additional information, visit the Township website at www.meridian.mi.us/Juneteenth.
The Juneteenth Celebration is made possible through the support of Meridian Township’s 2025 event sponsors. Sponsors include: Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), American House Meridian, AC&E Rentals, Doc’s Automotive, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC, The Meridian Company, Playmakers, CBL Properties, Club Pilates, Culver’s of Okemos and DeWitt, Fast Eddie’s Car Wash & Oil Change, Graff Chevrolet Okemos, Hammond Farms, Meijer, Eyde Development, The Harkness Law Firm, PLLC, Independent Bank, Midwest Power Equipment, MSUFCU, Retractable Solutions, and School of Rock East Lansing.
Juneteenth is also made possible through a media partnership with WLNS, WLAJ, and CW-5.