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Africa Day Celebration 2026

The Africa Center
Saturday, May 30, 2026•12:00 PM
Get ready to celebrate with amazing music, food, and cultural offerings celebrating all things Africa in one awesome day! The Africa Center hosts its annual Africa Day Celebration – a vibrant all-ages gathering filled with family fun, local artisans, live entertainment, food and cultural experiences that honor the African Diaspora’s global impact.
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The Africa Center

Established in 2019, this center serves as a dedicated space for exploring African art, culture, and policy. It provides a platform for exhibitions and public programming centered around the continent's diverse heritage.story_potoo

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1280 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029
theafricacenter.org
+1 212-444-9795

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