Parade | Stage Performances | Cultural Activities and Demos | Kid's Corner | Food and Craft/Service Booths
Parade
A vibrant kick-off parade with participants in Afro cultural and ceremonial attire.
Majorettes performing and led by individuals on two Afro-styled horses.
Route: From Waverley Park, down Red River Rd, to Marina Park.
African Cultural Performances:
traditional dance and music.
6-time Juno Award winner Exco Levi with his reggae band High Priest.
Ngasseu Kamga, Djembe drum performer from Toronto.
Local Talent:
DJs, dancers, drummers, spoken word artists, other performers.
Speeches:
Celebration of inclusion by local dignitaries.
Cultural Activities and Demos
Afro hair braiding demonstrations.
Arts and crafts booths by local creators.
Speed dating sessions.
Kid’s Corner
Afro-themed games.
Face painting.
Food, Craft, and Service Booths
Local businesses from Thunder Bay and surrounding areas offering a wide food, crafts and other services.