25th Anniversary of Central Florida's Kwanzaa Celebrations
Thu Dec 26, 5:00 PM - Thu Dec 26, 9:00 PM

Honoring Our Legacy, Inspiring the Future
Habari Gani?
Join us on December 26, 2024, from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Winter Park Community Center for the Day 1 Central Florida Kwanzaa Celebration of Umoja (Unity)! This milestone event marks 25 years of Kwanzaa in Winter Park to Daytona Beach, FL and 36 years in Central Florida, celebrating heritage, unity, and culture.
✨ Event Highlights:
? Candle Lighting Ceremony: Illuminate the Black Candle for Umoja (Unity). ? Drumming Performances: By Tam Tam Alifa African Drummers. ? Dance Performances: Featuring Winter Park's Kwanzaa Community Dancers, choreographed by Tanita Fadyeyola. ? Musical Showcase: Including a special performance by Tamika Love Jones to benefit Creative Global Schools. ?️ SOKO Marketplace: Support Black-owned businesses. ? Delicious Food: Celebrate with a festive feast.
Honoring Our Elders:
This year, we proudly honor the contributions of our Elder Keepers of Culture, whose work has enriched our community:
Baba Kenneth Abu Baxter
Pam Bussey, Esq.
B.J. Ezell
Dr. Nina Fraiser
Baba Lawrence Latyr Green
Mama Tanita Fadyeyola
Mama Olabisi Olakolade
Baba John Silky Robinson
Baba Adib Salaam
Baba Fere Sean
? Event Details:
?️ Date: December 26, 2024 Time: 5 PM - 9 PM ? Location: Winter Park Community Center, 721 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 ?️ Tickets: Available online or at the event. Advance purchase is recommended (Proceeds benefit The Equity Council Corp).
? Learn More & Get Tickets:
Visit www.equitycouncilcorp.org for details and ticket purchases.
Celebrate unity, tradition, and cultural pride with us! Let’s honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future.