ACANA Festival part of the PECO Multicultural Series

Schedule

Sun Aug 02 2026 at 02:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Cherry Street Pier | Philadelphia, PA

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Join us for the 18th Annual ACANA African Festival, part of the PECO Multicultural Series. It is FREE and OPEN to the public. All ages are welcome. Rain or shine.
Don’t miss the largest African festival on the East Coast, which celebrates the African diaspora with music, food, and vendors.
ACANA FEST 2026 will feature a diverse lineup of African music performances, globally inspired cuisine, and unique crafts from various African vendors.
Organized by: African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc. (ACANA)
Learn more: https://www.cherrystreetpier.com/event/2025/06/acana-festival-part-of-the-peco-multicultural-series-2026/
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Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Columbus Blvd,Philadelphia,PA,United States

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