The 5th Annual 517 Juneteenth Weekend is back in REO Town in 2025!
Join us June 19 – June 22, 2025, as we commemorate Juneteenth with four days of culture, community, and celebration in the heart of REO Town, Lansing. From powerful conversations and family-friendly gatherings to an electrifying street festival and a soulful night of jazz, this milestone year will be bigger than ever!
Save the Dates & Join the Celebration
Thursday, June 19 – 517 Juneteenth Seminar (Cadillac Room, REO Town):
Kick off the weekend with an insightful and transformative discussion exploring the intersections of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, uncovering themes of wholeness and freedom. This annual seminar brings together community voices and changemakers for thought-provoking conversations, actionable insights, and networking in a space dedicated to Black empowerment and holistic well-being.
(RSVP to attend)
Friday, June 20 – 517 Juneteenth Ice Cream Social (Riverview Parking Lot, REO Town):
A community favorite, this family-friendly event offers free ice cream, interactive activities, music, and more! Enjoy performances, STEM experiences, youth vendors, and hands-on learning stations that make for an unforgettable celebration of community, history, and joy.
(Free to attend)
Saturday, June 21 – 517 Juneteenth Festival (S. Washington Ave, REO Town):
The signature event of the weekend, the 517 Juneteenth Festival, transforms REO Town into a vibrant hub of Black culture, music, business, and celebration. With 90+ Black-owned business vendors, a dynamic lineup of live music and DJs, a fully stocked Kidz Zone, and a street-wide dance party, this festival is a high-energy tribute to freedom, legacy, and community.
(Free to attend)
Sunday, June 22 – 517 Juneteenth Jazz Night (Cadillac Room, REO Town):
Close out the weekend with an evening of live jazz, soulful melodies, and smooth instrumentation in an intimate, laid-back setting. This donation-based event brings the community together to celebrate the legacy of Black music while supporting the continued growth of 517 Juneteenth Weekend.
(RSVP to attend)
Interested in becoming a vendor? Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd7FYXiRH34sR…/viewform
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSctrjt4VNEwGR…/viewform
Special thanks to our 2025 sponsors for making this celebration possible:
MSUFCU – Exclusive Credit Union
City of Lansing
Campari Group(Espolon, Grand Marnier, Courvoisier) – Exclusive Spirits
AF Group
The Ovation
Jackson National
University of Michigan Health – Sparrow
Delta Dental
Lansing Board of Water & Light
Gillespie Group
CEDAM
Rathbun Insurance
Full Circle Financial Planning
Downtown Lansing, Inc.
Choose Lansing
Stay connected, get involved, and learn more at 517juneteenth.com.
