Rootead

Join us for the 5th Annual Rootead Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Kalamazoo!

Enjoy live performances, local vendors, food trucks, youth activities, and community resources.

Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bronson Park, Kalamazoo
Free and open to all

Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate with us!

Wondering what to expect at this year’s Celebration? ❤️🖤💚

Experience the power of culture, community, and history at our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20!

The stage at Bronson Park will feature high-energy performances from local favorites, including the Rootead Youth Drum & Dance Ensemble (RYDDE), Unique Unity Dance Team, and Jules Dance Team. DJ Kee will be providing the soundtrack for the day, along with sets from artists such as Asia Sings, Slym Beno, and Daja Excel.

While we celebrate, we are also dedicated to sharing the facts and deep history of this holiday.
Join us for a day of reflection, celebration, and resilience as we show up for one another in meaningful ways.

Join us this week!

Baby Cafe will be held virtually on zoom, please feel free to join and get support. Zoom link can be found here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjY3MTI4ZDQtYzZkOS00OTk1LWJmOTMtN2E1YjZlYTdjYTdj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b23f0a0d-3522-43c9-9888-ae2c585861e5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f93c14b-0587-4be5-9b77-57f0af82b903%22%7d