FLINT, MI – Flint and Genesee County will mark the 53rd annual Juneteenth celebration with a record-breaking 23 free events spread across 23 days.

Beginning Saturday, May 31, and running through June 22, the celebration, rooted in the work of the late “Mother” E. Hill DeLoney, honors Juneteenth – the day recognized nationally as the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, but Flint has observed it for more than half a century through a series of events celebrating Black history, freedom, and community.

This year’s schedule is the most robust to date, offering a wide variety of entertainment, educational, spiritual, and family-oriented programming across the Vehicle City.

“These are historic times we are in and it’s going to take each and every one of us to stand on the right side of liberation. Black history is American history,” said DeWaun Robinson, Chairperson of the 2025 Flint Juneteenth Celebration, in a statement.

Robinson encouraged community members to explore the full schedule and attend events that resonate with them.

This year’s lineup includes performances by local artists like Mama Sol at the Flint Cultural Center, Healing Circles at King Peace Park, financial literacy workshops, and many other offerings designed to engage and uplift.

The highlight of the celebration will be the annual Juneteenth Parade on June 19 at Max Brandon Park on the city’s north side.

Community members and organizations interested in participating in the parade or serving as vendors can register online at https://bit.ly/juneteenthparade2025.

Full event listings, registration forms, and more information can be found at SloanLongway.org/Juneteenth or by visiting the Flint Juneteenth Facebook page at Facebook.com/FlintJuneteenth.