
Participation Opportunities
Support this eventAfrica on the Avenue is a celebration of the vibrant African immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Featuring interactive art, fashion, music, and food, as well as highlighting the many African braiders who work along the corridor, there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn during this one-day festival.
What – Africa on the Avenue
When – Saturday, May 18th 2024 from 10:30am to 4:30pm
Where – Bruce Monroe Park, Georgia Avenue
Who – Hosted by District Bridges & Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street
Event Schedule:
- 10:30am – DJ Underdog
- 11am to 4:30pm – Vendor Market
- 11am – Los Rumberos
- 11:45am – Sankofa Reading
- 12:00pm – Dokun AfroTonic
- 12:00-3:00pm – Double Dutch
- 12:00-3:00pm – Kimmie’s Heavy Hoops
- 12:00-2:30pm – DMV Foamboree
- 1:00pm – Remarks
- 1:15pm – Cheick Hamala Diabete
- 2:00pm – Afrocentric Fashion Show by Prisca’s Art
- 2:15pm – Feedel Band
- 3:45pm – DJ Underdog
- 4:00pm – Farafina Kan
Participating Businesses:
- Here’s The Scoop
- Shashamane DC
- JackiCan Fresh Fruit Jams
- The African Memory Game
- Yakitoko
- Prisca’s Art
- Fahrenheit99&Co
- VELVAN’S Co Boutique
- Trini Pepper Sauce
- Legacy Design
- Fantu Candles
- Mo Meal Preps
- Petit Afrik Food Truck
- HansOnDrumsDC
- Plant Bazaar DC
- LouLouBoutik
- Sunkissed Skincare by Akua
- Cane & Coconut
- Lartey Boutique
- Malian Twist
- Washington English Center
- Carlos Rosario
- 237 African Art
- Jaliyaa Coffee
- It’s A Wrap Project LLC
- Sankofa
- DC Humanities Truck
- Kim’s Heavy Hoops
- DC Retro Jumpers
- Smokenmuch
- Shaleafa’s Kitchen
Event Sponsors:
Recent Media Coverage:
- TheAfricanDream.net Announcement
- TheAfricanDream.net Vendor List Announcement
- TheAfricanDream.net Interview with Chellee (LGA Main Street Manager)
- Voice of America Interview with Chellee (LGA Main Street Manager)
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