20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-07:00

Z New Summit Conference & Event Center | Aurora

ECDC African Community Center of Denver
Publisher/HostECDC African Community Center of Denver
20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving
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The African Community Center of Denver is excited to host our 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving to welcome our refugee neighbors!
About this Event

ECDC African Community Center of Denver (ACC) is hosting our 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving community dinner. Join us in welcoming Denver's refugee and immigrant community members by sharing an evening of food, friendship, and dancing.

Hosted at the Z New Summit Conference & Event Center, celebrate the diversity of our community by sharing both traditional Thanksgiving food and globally inspired dishes with neighbors and friends! Whether you're a refugee or a supporter, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.



Tickets

Refugee/Immigrant - Free

General Admission - $20

Child (12 and under) - $10*

*For general admission ticket holders only. Admission for children accompanying refugee/immigrant ticket holders is free.

Dinner reservations are available at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 PM.



Event Volunteers

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Program

A delicious buffet dinner provided by refugee and immigrant chefs working with our catering partner, RBazaar, and our faith-based food partners will be served from 5:00 - 8:30. Throughout the event there will be music, dancing, and children's activities.

To honor our Muslim community members, this event will be alcohol-free and fully halal.

5:00 PM Doors open; event access for 5:00PM ticket holders.

6:00 PM Event access for 6:00PM ticket holders.

7:00 PM Event access for 7:00 PM ticket holders.

8:30 PM Chef tables close, food no longer served.

9:00 PM Event ends.




Parking

Z New Event Center is located in a shopping center. All shopping center parking is free and available to event guests.




Donations

A First Thanksgiving, A Fresh Start – Stand With our Neighbors This Giving Season. Whether you're able to attend the event this year or not, you can support our refugee community by giving through Colorado Gives.




Hygiene Care Bags

at the event. Using the items on our list ensures each family receives the same essentials, bringing comfort and care to families celebrating Thanksgiving in the U.S.



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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:

The Colorado Health Foundation

Colorado Access

Regional Transportation District (RTD)

Monarch Management and Investment Group

Skyport Hospitality

Ernst & Young LLC




Thank You to Our Event Partners:

R Bazaar

Downtown Denver Islamic Center

West + Main Homes

Eldorado Natural Spring Water

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Highlands Church


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Z New Summit Conference & Event Center, 411 Sable Boulevard, Aurora, United States

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