15th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 12/31/2024
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KWANZAA is a African American cultural celebration that is observed each year from December 26-January 1. Events are free, family friendly and include candle lighting ceremony. Plus most events will be streamed live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedockbookshop
PRE-KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS
- Sat. Dec 07 - Kwanzaa Gift Pouches, 1:00-1:45p Fort Worth Public Library - RISE, 8201 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth 76116
- Thu. Dec.19 - Pre-Kwanzaa Business Mixer, 6:30-9p at National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum
KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS
Day 1 - THURSDAY, DEC. 26 - UMOJA (UNITY) -
- Shop The Dock 1-9p
- TBA Live presents Unity "Umoja" Art and Music Experience, 6:30-9p at The Dock
Day 2 - FRIDAY, DEC. 27 - KUJICHAGULIA (SELF-DETERMINATION)
- Shop The Dock: 11a-5p
- Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:30-9p at New Mount Rose MBC, Pastor Kyev Tatum. 2864 Mississippi Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Day 3 - SATURDAY, DEC. 28 - UJIMA (COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY)
- Shop The Dock: 11a-6p
- Kwanzaa Community Celebration, 12-3p hosted by The Dock Bookshop at The Dock. Family Story Time, Authors and more
- Kwanzaa Celebration, 6-9p at NOI MM #52, ?
Day 4 - SUNDAY, DEC. 29 - UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS)
- Shop The Dock: 1-5p
- Kwanzaa Celebration, 6p Greater St. Stephen First Church, Pastor Bell. 3728 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Day 5 - MONDAY, DEC. 30 - NIA (PURPOSE)
- Shop The Dock: 1-9p
- Kwanzaa Celebration, 6:30-8p hosted by MBK/MSK at The Dock
Day 6 - TUESDAY, DEC. 31 - KUUMBA (CREATIVITY)
- Shop The Dock: 1-10p
- Kwanzaa Program, 5-7p at The Dock
- New Year's Eve Open Mic, 7:30p hosted by Mike Guinn Entertainment at The Dock
Day 7 - WEDNESDAY JAN. 1 - IMANI (FAITH)
- Store Closed
- Rest, Reflect & Prepare for the New Year
- Host your own Karamu Feast with family & friends
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