In celebration of Michael Jackson’s birthday, his hometown of Gary, Indiana, held a particular block get together close to his childhood house —the late, iconic singer would’ve turned 67 years outdated this yr.

CBS Chicago studies that on Friday (Aug.29), residents of Gary got here collectively for the “Jackson Street Block Party,” which was held at Roosevelt High School, the place Jackson’s older brother, Jackie, attended. The location additionally occurs to be very near his childhood house on 2300 Jackson Street.

Brothers Marlon and Jackie had been additionally in attendance and spoke about their love for his or her hometown. “Even when we go around the world, we talk about Gary, Indiana. Everybody know where this is,” Marlon mentioned.

Jackie: “Without you, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We love you guys for that.”

Along with the residents of Gary and household, a really shut buddy of the Thriller singer, comic Chris Tucker, confirmed up and did an impromptu performance of MJ’s “You Rock My World.” In 2001, Tucker starred the music video for the monitor alongside Jackson.

The Friday actor additionally expressed to CBS Chicago how “honored” and “blessed” that Gary is to be the birthplace of the “world’s most famous entertainer and the world’s most famous entertainment family.” There was additionally a particular occasion held the next day, Saturday (Aug.29), at Roosevelt High in honor of brother Tito, who passed away last September.

In different information, Michael Jackson’s eldest son, Prince, just lately tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Molly Schirmang.

Earlier this week, he took to Instagram to share the information together with a couple of touching pictures, writing,” 8 years down [infinity emoji] to go. Molly and I’ve spent a variety of time collectively and made unimaginable recollections. We’ve traveled the world, graduated and grown a lot collectively. I’m excited for this subsequent chapter in our lives as we proceed to develop and make nice recollections. I like you babs [kissy face emoji].”