Happy Birthday MJ Fans

Birthday celebration to be held at Michael's childhood house at 2300 Jackson St in Gary, Indiana, today August 29th through Saturday August 31st.

April 2013 Visit to Michael's House

Went by Michael's house the other day to see what was new.  The Cousins have been busy with landscaping but not too much.

A Fan left this framed memento.

 A Sunflower Reef was left on the fence, I'm told that Sun Flowers are Michael's favorite flower.

This is the front entrance of Gary Roosevelt High School, one block east is Jackson Street, go north on Jackson two blocks and you are at Micheal's House.

Michael's House...After Dark 12/01/2011

Michael's House...After Dark 12/01/2011

I heard that Joe Jackson opened a sports bar in town, so we rode by and took a quick look. Decided to stop by Michael's house, even tho it was well past dark, just to see if there were any changes since my last time there.

The Moonwalker Marble Monolith under the flood light

Below are pics of the message boards that are available for the fans to leave their mark..

Michael Jackson's House - Two Year Memorial

Been a two years since Michael passed. Here at Michael Jackson's House in Gary, Indiana, his life is being celebrated. I got there a little early, a small crowd of early birds were present, mingling and dancing to Michael's music. The official start was not until 4:00 pm, will try to go back for more pics.

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I made it back to Michael's House for the last hour or so of the celebration. Couldn't help but think that this could only happen in Gary and 'no where else'. All kinds of folks just dancing in the streets, havin' a good time listening to Michael Jackson Music. It all concluded with members of the Jackson family on stage promising to return for Michael's birthday and a candle light moment of silence. Believe it or not, the sky began to cry in the end, hehe. Not rain, just a few drops falling like tears. Enough to make you wonder. 

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Happy Birthday Michael Video

Video taken at Michael Jackson's 52nd Birthday Party at his childhood home in Gary. I hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday Michael!

Today (August 29, 2010) is MJ 52nd Birthday...Yesterday, August 28, 2010,  Joesph "Joe" Jackson, Gary's Mayor Clay and Kellie Patterson held a Birthday Party for Michael at his childhood home in Gary Indiana. 

The 8 foot tall, black marble 'Moonwalking Michael' monolith, stands in the front yard greeting fans from around the world. Happy Birthday Michael Jackson!  

I got there just at the start of the Cake Cutting Ceremony .  Led by Michael's father, Joe Jackson.

Several cakes were cut by Joe and the cakes were enjoyed by the MJ Fans after the cutting.

Joesph 'Joe' Jackson, Micheal's Father.

Joe addressing MJ's Fans. Honorable Rudy Clay, Mayor of Gary, Indiana MJ's Hometown (left) and Kellie Patterson (right), life-long friend of Micheal and Singer.

Joe's just about finished cutting the cakes. Won't be long before Mj's Fans will sing 'Happy Birthday to Micheal'.

Joe expresses his love for Micheal.

And thanks MJ's Fans and the people of Gary for their never-ending love and support of the Jackson Family.

Wow, could it be the 'Pharaoh Crown' from the video, "Remember The Time". Ah, maybe not...

Cobra Headdress...

A local Gary dance troupe entertaining the MJ Fans.

One with the Jackson Family.

Kellie Patterson life-long Jackson Family friend and world renown entertainer. 

Kellie and "The Jackson 5" participated in the same talent shows as children.

Kellie made the hit single in 1977, "If It Don't Fit, Don"t Force It". This song made it to #1 on the charts.

MJ Fan working the crowd with his black and gold sax. 'Smooth'

Young MJ Fan and singer , De'Shaun Reese, preforming for the MJ Birthday Celebration.

Miguel and his dancer put on a very high energy show for the MJ Fans.

Miguel's dancers preforming to Michael Jacksons "Bad".