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Grand Rapids to host Afro Gaga Juneteenth parade and celebration June 19 in Third Ward
Summary
City special events staff and community leaders announced the Grand Rapids Community Juneteenth 2025 Afro Gaga Parade and Celebration will begin at noon June 19 at the 1200 block of Hall Street and proceed to Dickinson Buffer Park in the 49507 Third Ward District. The event will feature food, vendors, education and cultural displays.
The Grand Rapids Community Juneteenth 2025 Afro Gaga Parade and Celebration will be held Thursday, June 19, beginning at noon on the 1200 block of Hall Street and ending at Dickinson Buffer Park in the 49507 Third Ward District, city officials and community organizers said.
Special events manager Yvette Pittman, representing the City of Grand Rapids, announced the parade and described it as an “Afro Gaga” celebration that will showcase people of African ancestry who helped build the city. “It is…
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