World Refugee Day 2026
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2026 World Refugee Day
Celebrate our Neighbors! Join us for a vibrant evening of culture, community, and connection as we honor the strength and spirit of refugees in Albuquerque!
June 20, 2026
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends to celebrate the stories that make our city beautiful!
Event Organized by: The Office of Equity and Inclusion, Lutheran Family Services, Umoja ABQ, UNM Hospital, Resettlement Life, APS Newcomer and Refugee Program, Catholic Charities, United Voices of Newcomer Rights, Las Cumbres Wings Program, Radio Lobo, Office of New Americans, Mexican Consulate, APS International School, Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico, La Planta, Vizionz Sankofa, New Mexico Asian Family Center, NM Dream Team, Babel, Valley Community Interpreters, Albuquerque Police Department, Civic Engagement Office, GOV TV, volunteers and community members.
Sponsors: Arts and Culture Department, Office of Equity and Inclusion, UNM Hospital, Lutheran Family Services, NM Si Se Puede Committee, La Planta, Love in Action LLC, Albuquerque Police Department, Catholic Charities, United Voices of Newcomer Rights, Somos Unidos Foundation, Babel Translation Services, Immigrant and Refugee Services, Resettlement Life, El Centro de Igualidad y Derechos, Mexico Consulado de Carrera de Mexico en Albuquerque.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Albuquerque Convention Center
What’s waiting for you:
Taste the World: Enjoy delicious, FREE international food!
Live Performances: Music and dance from around the globe.
Family Fun: Creative crafts and activities for the kids.
Local Resources: Meet community vendors and support networks.
Free Interpretation available in: Spanish, Farsi, Swahili, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Pashto.
Parking Information:
Free Parking: Free parking is available at the Civic Plaza underground parking structure for this event.
Location: Access the garage at Marquette & 3rd St. for convenient access. [1, 2, 3]
Vendor & Volunteer Opportunities
Register as a Resource Vendor: To register as a resource vendor in the following link: https://forms.gle/SVvJqWgXAJbv6pyW6
To register as a Business Vendor if you plan to sell anything. You have to have a business license: https://forms.gle/7DihqFBwGcUj6pCP8
Volunteer opportunities for World Refugee Day 2026:
Greeters: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259844
Food and Water Station: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259853
Stage Guides: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259874
Vendor Guides: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259866
2026 World Refugee Day Sponsors
Celebrate our Neighbors! Join us for a vibrant evening of culture, community, and connection as we honor the strength and spirit of refugees in Albuquerque!
June 20, 2026
Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends to celebrate the stories that make our city beautiful!
Event Organized by: The Office of Equity and Inclusion, Lutheran Family Services, Umoja ABQ, UNM Hospital, Resettlement Life, APS Newcomer and Refugee Program, Catholic Charities, United Voices of Newcomer Rights, Las Cumbres Wings Program, Radio Lobo, Office of New Americans, Mexican Consulate, APS International School, Ukrainian Americans of New Mexico, La Planta, Vizionz Sankofa, New Mexico Asian Family Center, NM Dream Team, Babel, Valley Community Interpreters, Albuquerque Police Department, Civic Engagement Office, GOV TV, volunteers and community members.
Sponsors: Arts and Culture Department, Office of Equity and Inclusion, UNM Hospital, Lutheran Family Services, NM Si Se Puede Committee, La Planta, Love in Action LLC, Albuquerque Police Department, Catholic Charities, United Voices of Newcomer Rights, Somos Unidos Foundation, Babel Translation Services, Immigrant and Refugee Services, Resettlement Life, El Centro de Igualidad y Derechos, Mexico Consulado de Carrera de Mexico en Albuquerque.
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Albuquerque Convention Center
What’s waiting for you:
Taste the World: Enjoy delicious, FREE international food!
Live Performances: Music and dance from around the globe.
Family Fun: Creative crafts and activities for the kids.
Local Resources: Meet community vendors and support networks.
Free Interpretation available in: Spanish, Farsi, Swahili, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, French, Vietnamese, Chinese, Pashto.
Parking Information:
Free Parking: Free parking is available at the Civic Plaza underground parking structure for this event.
Location: Access the garage at Marquette & 3rd St. for convenient access. [1, 2, 3]
Vendor & Volunteer Opportunities
Register as a Resource Vendor: To register as a resource vendor in the following link: https://forms.gle/SVvJqWgXAJbv6pyW6
To register as a Business Vendor if you plan to sell anything. You have to have a business license: https://forms.gle/7DihqFBwGcUj6pCP8
Volunteer opportunities for World Refugee Day 2026:
Greeters: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259844
Food and Water Station: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259853
Stage Guides: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259874
Vendor Guides: https://www.oneabqvolunteers.com/need/detail/?need_id=1259866
2026 World Refugee Day Sponsors
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Where is it happening?
Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St NW,Albuquerque,NM,United States
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Host or PublisherCity of Albuquerque - Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
