15th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration

Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration! Join us for festive events filled with joy, unity, and culture. Come together with friends and family to honor African heritage and celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Enjoy music, speakers, performances, storytelling and more. Don't miss out on this special occasion to connect with your community and celebrate the richness of our culture. See you there!

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

To learn more about Kwanzaa visit https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Dock Bookshop, 6637 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, United States