Fans, family and well wishers are expected to descend upon Gary, Indiana this week, the small town where Michael Jackson grew up. According to local reports, Katherine Jackson, his mother, and other family members will celebrate his life on the anniversary of his death Friday, June 25.
Gary Mayor Rudy Clay says Katherine Jackson will headline a special event along with her granddaughter, Genevieve Jackson, the daughter of Randy Jackson that is slated to include include speeches, performances and a candlelight vigil at the childhood home on Jackson Street.
“We expect thousands to show up,” said city spokeswoman LaLosa Burns .
Sources say the home has been fixed up with new paint and a new roof along with landscaping work done at the request of Katherine.
At this time, it is unclear whether any of the Jackson family members will perform a tribute. Jermaine Jackson is however slated to appear on a CNN special hosted by Don Lemon this week, celebrating his brother’s life.
