Story by Valencia “Mother Diva” Dantzler,
It’s that time of year again Mother Diva’s House/Thriller Dance 2300 producers of
Michaelpalooza, is celebrating 7 years of producing Michael Jackson memorial birthday tributes in front of 2300 Jackson St.
HISTORY.
When MJ passed away tributes sprouted up all over the world, especially in his hometown of Gary Indiana. Katherine Jackson-mother, would come every year and giveaway cash, prizes, and school supplies. Mrs. Jackson was getting older so after 2016 she stop coming.
Well as MJ advocates a group of us got together in 2017 and continue the tradition of giving back to the Gary Community every year thereafter.”
Chicago has a huge music event every summer called Lolapolooza. So I was inspired by that title and created Michaelpalooza. Every August 29th MJ supporters near and abroad gather in front of 2300 Jackson St. MOTHER DIVA’S HOUSE/THRILLER DANCE 2300 provides MJ autographed raffle and trivia prizes, toys, clothes shoes, household items and school supplies and of course birthday cake. ” said Mother Diva- Executive Director of Thriller Dance 2300 NFP and Panaramanow contributing writer.
Check out our MJ week line up of special events and thr big giveaway day August 29, see you there. Giveaways are in a first come first serve basis while supplies last. When you come please mention Mother Diva and you saw the ad on Panoramanow or Newsbreak.
2024 SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th: 5pm – 8pm
Pepes, 4431 Lincoln Hwy, MATTESON, IL – Taco Tuesday MJ Tribute – $3 Tacos – 5-8pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH: 6pm – 8pm
MJ Moonwalksers Meet & Greet, Southlake Mall Food Court,
China Wok, 2109 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, Indiana
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH: 2pm – 8pm
MJ 66TH Birthday Memorial Street Party Giveaway – 2pm – 8pm
2300 Jackson St., Gary Indiana
Free Clothes, Shoes, Toys, Household Items, School Supplies and MJ Candy Store
MICHAELPALOOSA CAKE CUTTING: 7:33 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29TH – 7:33 PM
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