Jackson, MI (WKHM) – The 19th edition of Juneteenth kicks off today with a three day celebration beginning at 5pm at the King Center. This Friday, the Michigan Theatre will open it’s doors at 6pm, Saturday the celebration continues in downtown Jackson with a Kid Zone from Alro Steel. Kelly Crumb, the Chief Diversity Officer at Jackson College on WKHM.
Jackson Mayor, Daniel Mahoney gives a brief history of this celebration.
Saturday’s celebration in downtown will be held from 2pm – 8:30pm with amazing entertainment, over 100 vendors and the Alro Kids Zone