Date: Saturday, Sep 5
Time: All Day Event
Venue: 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
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African American Cultural Festival Downtown Raleigh runs Saturday, Sep 5, All Day Event.
421 South Salisbury St. is at 421 South Salisbury St., Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps. This one draws a crowd — plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early for parking.
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