City of Detroit, MI
06/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2026 09:02
Meet NFL star Sauce Gardner at Detroit's Occupy the Summer Juneteenth Celebration
Detroit residents will have the chance to meet Detroit-native and NFL All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner during Mayor Mary Sheffield's Occupy the Summer Summer Fridays: Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser Rd.
Gardner will join the celebration as a special guest, helping kick off an evening focused on community, family and youth engagement. The free event is part of Mayor Sheffield's Occupy the Summer initiative, which brings safe, fun and resource-filled programming to neighborhoods across Detroit throughout the summer.
In addition to the appearance by Sauce Gardner, attendees can enjoy:
- Free food
- Bounce houses and family activities
- Community resources and information
- Giveaways
- Live entertainment and more
Occupy the Summer is designed to create positive opportunities for Detroit's young people while connecting families with city services, community organizations and activities that keep neighborhoods active all summer long. Find all Summer Friday events planned through August.
Event details
What: Occupy the Summer Summer Fridays - Juneteenth Celebration
When: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Where:
Crowell Recreation Center
16630 Lahser Rd.
Detroit, MI 48219
The event is free and open to the public.
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