Signature Projects

In 1993, the City of Ann Arbor approached the Jaycees and asked them to take over the planning of the Annual 4th of July Parade, which was just in its third year. The Jaycees accepted the challenge and managed to pull it off with only a few months of organizing. 2024 will be the 34th year for the Fourth of July Parade. 

For over 60 years the Ann Arbor Jaycees longest signature event is their Summer Carnival, originally held at Veterans Park before later being relocated to the parking lot of Pioneer High School.

In 2024 the Jaycees will host the 71st annual carnival. This year, the carnival will take place between Thursday, June 20th to Sunday, June 23rd.

Since 2017, the Jaycees have partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County to host a fun Halloween-themed event for all Bigs and Littles to come together. 

Bountiful Baskets provides Thanksgiving meals to 100+ families in the community. This event was created by the Ypsilanti Jaycees, but with support of the Ann Arbor Jaycees Foundation and countless donations from the community the event continues to keep families fed during the holidays.