Ypsilanti Juneteenth Soulful Celebration

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Date(s): Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 11:00am-8:00pm
Venue: University Bank Ypsilanti
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Join Saturday’s Soulful Celebration at Ypsilanti’s 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Weekend.

The 2026 theme is Juneteenth Rising: Liberation Through Unity

From the sounds of inspiration to the energy of culture, this day will be filled with music, community, and Black excellence on full display!

HEADLINING THE MAIN STAGE:
Lady Sunshine & The X Band
Special Guest Marcus Cole

Along with an incredible lineup of featured performers bringing soul, rhythm, poetry, dance and hometown flavor all day long!

Performers include:

MC Valerie Kelley-Bonner
MC Big Dooley

University Bank Commerce Center
301 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Saturday, June 20th
11AM – 8PM

Bring your family. Bring your lawn chairs. Bring your Juneteenth spirit.

This is more than entertainment — this is liberation through music, unity through culture, and celebration through community.

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