Michael Jackson’s fans — still as loyal and fervent as ever — will participate in tributes worldwide to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the singer’s death. A sampling:
Brad Sundberg, a longtime member of Jackson’s technical team, presents his In the Studio With MJ: The Homecoming seminar in Los Angeles June 23 through 26, featuring music, photos and stories about working with the King of Pop: tickets are $249 (Dh914) to $339.
Channel Islands Helicopters in Oxnard, California, will offer private helicopter tours over Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley on June 23 and 24: $175 per person.
Fans are invited to dress as the late icon for a celebration of his music and videos at Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Neighbourhood Library in Washington, DC from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on June 25: free admission.
The San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, California, will host Who’s Bad, a Jackson tribute band, for a special performance at 7pm on June 25: concert included with $14 fair admission.
Jackson fans in the Netherlands will gather at Scheveningen Beach to commemorate his death by lighting lanterns at 8pm on June 25: free admission.
Spanish fans will hold vigils at Playa Catalunya in Barcelona and Playa de la Victoria in Cadiz beginning at 8.30pm on June 25: free admission.
Los Angeles fans will gather at Jackson’s star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame at 10pm on June 25 to sing, light candles and display flags from around the world: free.
