Kwanzaa Celebratiion

Description

Kwanzaa Community Celebration 2025 is scheduled from 11AM to 4PM, December 27 at Broward County's African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. This free event features music, dance, drumming, dance workshops, crafts, storytelling, songs, giveaways, and treats. Guests can purchase food and beverages from on-site food trucks. Established in 1966, Kwanzaa is a 59-year-old cultural celebration honoring African heritage, community, and values. It is not a religious holiday. Each day of Kwanzaa focuses on one of the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of African cultures: Umoja (Unity); Kujichagulia (Self-Determination); Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility); Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics); Nia (Purpose); Kuumba (Creativity); and Imani (Faith). Highlights of AARLCC's Kwanzaa Community Celebration 2025 include: • Kwanzaa Marketplace: Vetted, local vendors with unique items for sale • African Dance Family Workshop • Face Painting • Drumming Procession • Performance: The History of Kwanzaa • Stories and Songs • Make-and-Take Kwanzaa Activities Additional activities throughout the day include movement and mindfulness, yoga and African dance. There will be dialogues on Kwanzaa 101, Investing in Today's Africa, Community and Reparations, Food as Medicine (cooking demo), and Mental Health and Healing. The Children and Family Zone will feature storytelling, creative arts, coding, gardening, and more. The event will also honor seven local leaders or organizations that embody Kwanzaa's founding principles with Nguzo Saba Awards. Anyone may nominate, and community members, colleagues, students, and family members are encouraged to participate. The deadline to submit a nomination is December 6, 2025. This event was generously sponsored by Friends of the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Admission, parking and all Kwanzaa activities are free; registration is requested. For more information, please contact Ramona La Roche at rlaroche@broward.org, or 954-357-6217. About Broward County Libraries Broward County Libraries Division, named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest and busiest library systems in Florida. Broward County Libraries Division's 37 locations provide convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and X. November 24, 2025 954-357-5520 LibraryMarketing@Broward.org