Sunday, December 30, 2012
Noon – 6 p.m.
Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 Driver St.
Free Admission
Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community and culture centered on seven basic values as building blocks for peace and progress within neighborhoods. This family friendly event will include entertainment by local and regional artists, cultural enrichment activities, inspirational speakers, food, kids activities a community market and more!
The celebration will be held on the fifth day of Kwanzaa and will celebrate the principle of Nia (purpose).
Kwanzaa Celebration Schedule
Hosts: Marc Lee & Zayd Shakur
1:10 p.m. Welcome (Habari Gani)
1:20 p.m. Performance
Movimentos de Samba – Iya Silva
1:30 p.m. Unity Ceremony
1:45 p.m. Dance Performance
Release Dance Company and ReMyx'd Couture
2 p.m. Unity Ceremony with a special performance
Africa Unplugged
4 p.m. Community Dinner (Karamu)
The community market will be open from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and the Kid’s Zone will be open from noon - 4 p.m.
Vendor opportunities are available on a first come, first serve basis. Email your interest to
Marcus Hughes.
To volunteer, contact
Amber Walker and for sponsorship opportunities email
Annette Smith.
For details, contact
Alberto Carrasquillo at (919) 354-2750.