Roots, Rhythm, & Flow: A Juneteenth Jubilee Family Day
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Event Type : Family/Kids
In partnership with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit will activate a day of health, wellness, community engagement, and history, including:
- Liberation Run – A community fun run led by Lance Woods of We Run 313
- Community & Health Vendor Fair – Showcasing wellness resources
- Mindfulness Zone – Connecting mental health to ancestral practices
- Interactive Field Games – Youth and family activities powered by Nike Field Games
- Currents of Courage Tour – Exploring the historical role of the Detroit River in Black liberation
- Wealth & Wellness Hub – Financial literacy, health workshops, and housing resources
Thank you to venue sponsor Key Bank
Roots, Rhythm, and Flow Schedule:
10:00-10:30 AM: DJ Takeover
10:30-10:35 AM: Opening Prayer and Libations
10:35-10:40 AM: Welcome and History of Juneteenth
10:40-10:45 AM: Lift Every Voice, Lolly Mariah
10:45-11:15 AM :Stilt Dance Project
11:15 AM: -Walk/Run for a Cause
11:15 -11:30 AM: DJ Takeover
11:30 AM-12:15 PM: Yoga: Erin Julianna, Detroit Meditation & Yoga
12:00-3:00 PM: Field Games
12:15-12:30 PM: DJ and Host Takeover Stop the Bleed Tidbits
12:30-1:15 PM: Zumba
1:00-2:00 PM: Mayoral Forum (Pavillion)
1:15-1:30 PM: DJ Takeover
1:30-2:15 PM: Hustle (Facilitator, Jill Jones)
2:15-2:20 PM: DJ and Host Takeover with Stop the Bleed Tidbits
2:20-3:05 PM: Griot Storytelling and Drumming, Anansi
3:05-3:45 PM Battle of the Bands
3:45-4:00 PM: DJ Takeover