UMOJA FESTIVAL 50 YEARS OF KWANZAA IN CINCINNATI

Schedule

Fri Dec 26 2025 at 01:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Fifth Christian Church | Cincinnati, OH

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🖤❤️💚 Celebrate 50 Years of Kwanzaa in Cincinnati!
Join us for a powerful and uplifting community gathering as we honor five decades of Kwanzaa tradition, unity, and cultural pride in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This year marks a historic milestone, and we invite you, your family, and the entire community to experience the Kwanzaa UMOJA Festival — the first day of the Seven Days of Kwanzaa.
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🌍 UMOJA — Unity
Umoja, the first principle of Kwanzaa and Swahili for Unity, calls us to come together as family, community, and culture.
Join us as we explore 50 years of Cincinnati’s Kwanzaa journey through music, storytelling, and shared heritage.
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🎶 What to Expect
• Live cultural music and drumming
• A historical look at Cincinnati’s 50 years of Kwanzaa celebrations
• Family-friendly activities
• Community connection and cultural pride
• Free and open to the public
This is a free family event open to everyone — children, elders, and community members of all ages.
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đź–¤ Vendor Opportunities
Interested in being a vendor?
We provide one 6-ft table and chairs for all vendors.
📞 Please call
513-742-2808 for more information.
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🙏 Sponsored By
Kwanzaa for a New Generation
&
The Fifth Christian Church
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✨ Come celebrate our heritage, honor our ancestors, and uplift the next generation. ✨
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Fifth Christian Church, 3203 Wold Ave,Cincinnati, United States

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