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Free Holidays Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa Celebration at Dan Ryan Woods

December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Photo Credit: iStock/AvailableLight

Location

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60620

S. Western Ave. & W. 87th St.

Chicago, IL 60620

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Description

Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This drop-in event features traditional food, drinks and desserts, a fashion show, West African dancing and drumming and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 224-763-4317

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/kwanzaa-celebration-2/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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