“Harambee! A Global Celebration”
On October 26th, 2024 The Harambee Festival will reach its Bicentennial year! A true homecoming, live and in person, hosted by Harambee Dallas, City of Dallas, and Citizens’ Committee to Save Our Children Inc. Always on the grounds of the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center at 2922 MLK Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75215 starting at 10:30 am until 3 pm. Once again every child under 13 will receive a FREE Treat Bag, enjoy games, Bounce Houses, and visit the different safe and kid-friendly vendors in the Watoto Village.
All families can register for Financial Education, Home Ownership advice, Health and Wellness awareness, Legal advice, and multiple Social Services. Festival goers are encouraged to shop the various Food Trucks and local Vendors, Enjoy the vibes during the FREE Concerts, take advantage of Early Voting plus so much more!.
Productive networking opportunity for numerous Community Partners, 50 Vendors, 100 Volunteers, and over 1000 families to attend. During a designated time of the day, all attendees can be a part of history by participating in the LARGEST ELECTRIC SLIDE. A presentation of PRESIDENT VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS to individuals who have given countless hours and efforts to the success of Harambee over the years.
They are closing the day with special remarks honoring Founder Billy Murkeldove followed by the annual Dove Release. The incomparable Broadway actress Liz Mikel brings her many talents as this year’s “Madame of the Mic” main stage host.
A major lineup of presenters and performers will be from around the world with surprise celebrity guests.
Simultaneously everyone online will enjoy a live feed from New York and a special guest appearance from Ghana, streaming live on Facebook. The virtual festival is led by no one other than Sir Shefik powered by Harlem Film House. Introducing Tonya “ElBoogie” Hill as this year’s Livestream co-host and “Lady on the Grounds.”
The 50th Harambee Festival will interact with well over the annual attendance across North Texas while presenting the historic cultural traditions of others globally. The Harambee has been one of the oldest and largest African American cultural events in Dallas Ft. Worth, with over 15,000 families in attendance and thousands more virtually.
This educational and cultural festival is a community-based event established by the founding members of the Harambee Festival Steering Committee, a group of community-minded citizens who gathered at the M L K Jr Center in South Dallas to form an alternative celebration to Halloween.
The objective was to organize a celebration to provide a positive, cultural experience for children, teens, and adults. Every year the Harambee Festival has been able to impact many generations. This year participants are welcome to share the love during all online streaming with a schedule of live festivities during the in-person festival.
For more information visit our website at www.harambeedallas.org, call 214-978-7164, or send an email to dallasharambeefestival@yahoo.com
