Black · Festival · Durham, North Carolina
AADE Kwanzaa Fest
January 1, 2027 at Durham Armory
About AADE Kwanzaa Fest
The African American Dance Ensemble holds its Kwanzaa Fest in Durham each January 1, closing the Kwanzaa week with performances and a community celebration of the Nguzo Saba principles. The January 2027 edition is billed as the 41st Kwanzaa Festival.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
AADE Kwanzaa Fest has included dance performances and kwanzaa observance.
The next edition is January 1, 2027. It is usually held in January 1.
- Dance performances
- Kwanzaa observance
Where it happens
AADE Kwanzaa Fest is held at Durham Armory in Durham, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- May152027Bimbé Cultural Arts FestivalDurham, NCBlackSame city
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Questions about AADE Kwanzaa Fest
- When is AADE Kwanzaa Fest 2027?
- AADE Kwanzaa Fest is January 1, 2027, according to the organizer.
- Where is AADE Kwanzaa Fest held?
- AADE Kwanzaa Fest takes place at Durham Armory in Durham, North Carolina.
- What happens at AADE Kwanzaa Fest?
- Events have included: dance performances, kwanzaa observance.
- Who organizes AADE Kwanzaa Fest?
- AADE Kwanzaa Fest is organized by African American Dance Ensemble. Their official site is aadekwanzaafest.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Durham?
- The closest others on this calendar are Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham, NC (same city); Hayti Heritage Film Festival in Durham, NC (same city); North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration in Durham, NC (same city).
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