Juneteenth has long been celebrated in Michigan, and it became an official state holiday in 2021. Though Juneteenth, officially falls on June 19th, festivities are already underway.
The city of Benton Harbor held its annual Juneteenth parade on Saturday, June 14. A host of events are slated for the 19th and 20th across the region. Nearly all events feature food, vendors and performers.
The small town of Three Rivers is holding a Juneteenth event at its new downtown amphitheater on the evening of Friday, June 19 beginning at 6 p.m…