GARY, Ind. (AP) — Michael Jackson’s Indiana hometown is gearing up
for a weeklong celebration marking what would have been Michael’s 54th
birthday.
Gary
Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson said at a Friday news conference outlining
the celebration that Jackson family matriarch Katherine Jackson and her
late son’s three children are expected to take part in some of the
events.
Freeman-Wilson said Katherine Jackson “loves the city of Gary and wants to reach out to the city.”
Gary’s
Jackson salute will begin Aug. 29 with a candlelight tribute at the
Jackson family’s former home on what would have been his 54th birthday.
The Jackson children will be the guests of honor Aug. 30 at the Gary South Shore RailCats baseball team's special tribute night.
That
game will feature a musical tribute by the Gratitude Project, a
ceremonial ball toss, a team uniform presentation, a video presentation
and a moment of remembrance.
Gary's mayor, Freeman-Wilson, will
host a tribute dinner reception on Aug. 31 honoring Katherine Jackson at
the Majestic Star Pavilion. The event will feature a musical tribute by
the Gratitude Project.
The Jackson events will also include a
Sept. 1 "Michael Jackson Tribute Concert" featuring a musical salute to
him at West Side High School.
This is the third year Gary has hosted a tribute for Michael Jackson.
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