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Michael Jackson's mom, kids coming to Gary for King of Pop's birthday bash
Event planed for Aug. 29 to feature concert, vigil
4Print Email 2012-08-01T07:30:00Z 2012-08-01T07:35:05Z Michael Jackson's mom, kids coming to Gary for King of Pop's birthday bashBy The Associated Press nwitimes.com
4 hours ago • By The Associated Press(11) CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother says she is returning to her family's Indiana hometown to celebrate what would have would have been her son's 54th birthday.

An announcement released Tuesday by a representative of Katherine Jackson states the events in Gary, Ind., will be attended by the singer's three children as well.

A candlelight vigil is planned for Aug. 29 outside the family's home on Jackson's 54th birthday.

The celebration is being dubbed: "Goin' Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It?"

Details on the events, including a tribute concert and an event honoring Katherine Jackson are posted on a Facebook page for the event, www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet2012.

The Jackson family moved to Los Angeles as Michael and other siblings pursued their burgeoning music careers, but have kept connections to their Indiana hometown.