Oakland County Juneteenth Celebration: Stronger Together Celebrating Freedom & Community

Join Oakland County as we honor Juneteenth, a historic day marking the end of the enslavement of Black people in the United States and celebrating the continued drive for equality for all.

Our theme, "Stronger Together: Celebrating Freedom & Community," reflects our commitment to fostering inclusion and collaboration among all citizens.

This vibrant celebration welcomes employees and the general public for an afternoon of reflection, joy, and community.

Schedule of Events

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

• Live Entertainment
• Food Trucks
• Oakland County Meet & Greet Tables
• FREE Ice Cream (Sponsored by Oakland County Human Resources)
• Giveaways

Noon

• Singing of the Black National Anthem
• Flag Raising Ceremony
• Speakers
• Art & Essay Contest Winners
• Presenters: Commissioner Linnie Taylor and Remele Penick, chair of Black Excellence and Empowerment (B.E.E.), an Oakland County Employee Resource Group

Entertainment

Pontiac Children's Choir
Glenn W. Levey Middle School Marching Band (Southfield Public Schools)

Speakers

David Coulter, Oakland County Executive
Harry Weaver III, Chief Oakland County Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Angela Powell, Oakland County Commissioner

Food Trucks

Seoul Rolls
Foodies
Shredderz
Flavors of Jamaica
Backdraft BBQ
Po Sam’s

Meet & Greet Tables

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc- Theta Lambda Omega Chapter
Habitat for Humanity / Restore
Honor Health
Lady P Productions
League of Women Voters
Little Oaks Child Development Center
MDHHS Oakland County
Michigan Secretary of State
Motherland Fabrics
MSU Extension
Oakland 80
Oakland Community College
Oakland Community Health Network
Oakland County DEI Office
Oakland County Emergency Management
Oakland County Health Division
Oakland County Health Division - Vaccines
Oakland County Historical Commission
Oakland County Human Resources
Oakland County Michigan Works!
Oakland County Office of Sustainability
Oakland County Pet Adoption Center
Oakland County Prosecutor
Oakland County Treasurer
Oakland County Veterans Services
Oakland Transit
Oakland County Parks
Pi Gamma Zeta Chapter Southfield
Pontiac Public Library
Raise Hopes Foster Dreams – Judson Center
Oakland County Sheriff PAL

Students in grades K–12 and Post-Secondary Vocational are invited to participate in Oakland County’s Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest! Submissions were due by Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:59pm — winners will be recognized at our Juneteenth Celebration on June 18^th. Visit the Oakland County Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest webpage for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📅 Wednesday, June 18, 2025
📍 1200 N Telegraph, Circuit Court Courtyard
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.