As part of Battle Creek Juneteenth Family Days, enjoy Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on June 16th at Dusk in Claude Evans Park. Make sure to bring your lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy the show!
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. Saturday, June 17, 2023 Claude Evans Park 11:00 am - 6:00 pm 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 […]
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. This year, we are continuing a two-day celebration. On Friday, June 20, 2025, we are offering our FREE indoor movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, at 7:00 PM at Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, our traditional FREE food giveaway of hot dogs, chips, and red pop starts at 11 am until they’re gone. Also starting at 11 AM, come out to support our food, retail and information vendors until the celebration concludes at 6 PM. During the day, we have a program recognizing our community service award recipients, a full day of entertainment with headliners Brandon Fitzpatrick and The […]
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. This year, we are continuing a two-day celebration. On Friday, June 20, 2025, we are offering our FREE indoor movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, at 7:00 PM at Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, our traditional FREE food giveaway of hot dogs, chips, and red pop starts at 11 am until they’re gone. Also starting at 11 AM, come out to support our food, retail and information vendors until the celebration concludes at 6 PM. During the day, we have a program recognizing our community service award recipients, a full day of entertainment with headliners Brandon Fitzpatrick and […]