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Kwanzaa Fest

Date: Fri, Jan 1, 2027

Time: 12 AM

Venue: Durham Armory, Durham

Price: Free

Category: Community

Join the African American Dance Ensemble on January 1, 2027, as they celebrate the principle of Imani, or Faith, during our 41st AADE Kwanzaa Fest. Doors will open to all at noon, with performances kicking off at 2:00 pm. This year's theme is Imani: Honoring Heritage, Embracing Culture, and Dancing with Unity. They are excited to return to the Historic Durham Armory and hope to see you there. Kwanzaa Fest is not only a vibrant marketplace for vendors but also a performing arts concert featuring dance, music, poetry, and much more.

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Kwanzaa Fest

Friday, Jan 1, 12am at Durham Armory, Durham. Free.

Checked Nov 2 against the Discover Durham listing

When
Jan 1
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
12 AM
Where
Durham Armory
Durham, NC
Ages
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Price
Free
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Join the African American Dance Ensemble on January 1, 2027, as they celebrate the principle of Imani, or Faith, during our 41st AADE Kwanzaa Fest. Doors will open to all at noon, with performances kicking off at 2:00 pm. This year's theme is Imani: Honoring Heritage, Embracing Culture, and Dancing with Unity. They are excited to return to the Historic Durham Armory and hope to see you there. Kwanzaa Fest is not only a vibrant marketplace for vendors but also a performing arts concert featuring dance, music, poetry, and much more.

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Kwanzaa Fest runs Fri, Jan 1, 2027, 12 AM.

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Durham Armory is at 212 Foster Street, Durham, NC, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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