Celebrate Meridian | Meridian Township

Make the most of your summer with live music from Starfarm and GEECH, food trucks, children’s activities, a beer garden, a drone show, and more!

Teen Night will be held on Friday, July 24, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with our main event on Saturday, July 25, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Head out to Marketplace on the Green (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos) and Central Park (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos) to celebrate with friends and family at our biggest event of the year.

Planning is underway, so stay tuned as we add updates below! For questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at parks@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4600.

*Central Park Drive will be closed between Okemos Road and Marsh Road on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. Trails in Central Park, Central Park South, and Nancy Moore Park will also be closed to allow staging of the drones. Free parking, including handicap parking, will be available at the Meridian Mall. A map of the event will be posted at a later date.

Parking and Volunteer Info:

Parking Information

Attendees can park at the Meridian Mall parking lot near the Marketplace on the Green Pavilion and High Caliber Karting. Since Central Park Drive will be closed for the event, motorists will need to enter the Meridian Mall from Marsh Road.

Handicapped parking will be available at the Marketplace on the Green Pavilion (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos).

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering at the 2026 Celebrate Meridian Festival?

We're using SignUp to organize our volunteers! Here's how it works in three easy steps:

Select the following link to access our sign-up form on SignUp:
1. https://signup.com/go/GSiOZVz
Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
Sign up! You will NOT need to create an account or keep a password on SignUp.

SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Hannah Pachucki at pachucki@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4608 to be signed up manually.

Schedule of Events:

FRIDAY, JULY 24 - TEEN NIGHT

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Marketplace on the Green
- Live music from School of Rock East Lansing, laser tag, crafts with Capital Area District Libraries, video game trailer, gaga ball, and food trucks.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 - CELEBRATE MERIDIAN FESTIVAL

Farmers' Market
- 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Marketplace on the Green
  - *July 25 hours shortened due to Celebrate Meridian
Live Music at Marketplace on the Green
- 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm - GEECH
- 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Starfarm
Beer Garden
- 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm at Marketplace on the Green
  - Cash or card accepted
Food Trucks/Vendors
- 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Central Park Drive between Marketplace on the Green and Central Park
Children's Activities
- 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm - Central Park
  - Inflatables, rides, games, and more
  - Unlimited play with a $5 wristband. Cash or card accepted
Meridian Historical Village
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Meridian Historical Village (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos)
  - Building tours and an ice cream social fundraiser for $3
  - Denning & Johnson will perform traditional Michigan fiddle and dance music from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
  - 102nd United States Colored Troops Company C will have an encampment
Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center
- 10:00 am to 6:00 pm - Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center (5153 Marsh Road, Okemos)
- Native American Jingle Dancers and Drummers
- Arts and crafts
Information Booth
- 2:30 pm to 9:30 pm - Central Park Drive between Marketplace on the Green and Central Park
Drone Show Finale
- 10:15 pm at Marketplace on the Green