FLINT, Mich. — With Juneteenth approaching, Flint continues to host free events across the city, offering residents opportunities to reflect, celebrate and connect with their community.
Here is a list of events:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The Hasselbring Senior Center will sponsor a Legacy & Literacy event to honor this year’s holiday. The program, held at the Kennedy Center, 1678 W. Pierson Road, will run from 6 to 9 p.m. and include live music, Afrocentric cuisine and a variety of activities for seniors, with youth also participating in some.
Wednesday, June 18
Renewal Under Growth will host a Financial Literacy Justice event at Flushing Professional Suites, G-3163 Flushing Road, from 4 to 7 p.m. The free event, geared toward entrepreneurs, will include business consultants, credit repair specialists, financial advisors, local vendors, merchants and food trucks.
Thursday, June 19
The Flint Children’s Museum will host a children’s Juneteenth celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free or pay-what-you-can. Programming includes crafts and storytelling by Shani Womack, a professional storyteller who promotes literacy and cultural understanding. The museum is located at 1602 University Ave.
One of the city’s main events will take place on June 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Max Brandon Park, hosted by the Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee. The day will include youth activities like games and a bounce house, live music, local vendors, and a ceremony honoring notable community figures. A parade featuring floats and a marching band will begin at 5 p.m. The park is located at 3606 Dupont St.
On Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, one of the city’s main events will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Max Brandon Park, 3606 Dupont St. Hosted by the Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee, the celebration will include youth activities such as games and a bounce house, live music, local vendors and a ceremony honoring community leaders. A parade featuring floats and a marching band will follow at 5 p.m.
The celebration continues with an Afrobeats Party from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University of Michigan-Flint Community Park, located on the lawn at Fifth Avenue and James B. Cole Boulevard behind the William S. White Building. The evening will feature live music, cultural performances, food trucks and family-friendly activities to close out the day’s festivities.
Friday, June 20
Black Lives Matter Flint will host a panel discussion centered on Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X and the provocative question: “Is it our fault?” The discussion will include local historians, according to organizers. A time and location were not provided.
Saturday, June 21
The Flint Cultural Center will host a full day of Juneteenth activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events will include the traditional Freedom March, children’s art activities, live entertainment, vendors and more. Aspiring Black artists, musicians, actors and dancers are especially encouraged to attend. The celebration begins at 1221 E. Kearsley St.
Sunday, June 22
This year’s final event is a Juneteenth Family Reunion honoring community members involved in planning, specifically members of the Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee. It will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. at Brennan Park, 1301 Pingree Ave.
For more information, visit sloanlongway.org/events/juneteenth or contact DeWaun E. Robinson at 313-258-8967 or robinson.de.sr@gmail.com.
Most events are organized by the Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration Committee, with the exception of the Flint Children’s Museum celebration.