CACD International Decade For People Of African Descent Excellence Gala

CACD IDPAD Excellence Gala 2025: Honouring Legacy, Celebrating Culture, Advancing Equity

Honouring Legacy, Celebrating Culture, Advancing Equity

Join us on Saturday, 8 November 2025, at the Mississauga Convention Centre for an unforgettable evening of culture, celebration, and purpose as we launch the Second United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2025–2035).

The CACD International Decade for People of African Descent (IDPAD) Excellence Gala is more than an event – it is a powerful affirmation of identity, solidarity, and shared vision for a just and inclusive future. Under the guiding principles of Recognition, Justice, and Development, this gala celebrates the resilience, achievements, and global contributions of people of African descent while inspiring continued action to dismantle systemic barriers and advance equity.

What to Expect:

• Red Carpet Experience – Step into elegance with live steel pan music, media interviews, and photo opportunities.
• Cocktail Reception – Network with community leaders, influencers, and distinguished guests.
• Exquisite Dinner – Savour a full-course meal inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the African diaspora.
• Threads of Identity Fashion Show – Witness Afrocentric style and storytelling on the runway.
• Live Jazz Performance – Enjoy the brilliance of Black musical innovation.
• IDPAD Excellence Honours – Celebrate exceptional contributions to education, justice, arts, entrepreneurship, youth leadership, and community service.
• Keynote Reflections & Multimedia Tributes – Be inspired by messages from leaders and visual stories of Black excellence.
• Silent Auction & Raffle – Support CACD’s youth empowerment and anti-racism initiatives through engaging fundraising activities.

This gala brings together community leaders, educators, artists, policymakers, youth, and partners from across the region to celebrate heritage, uplift voices, and build momentum toward transformative change.

Why Attend?

Your presence is part of a collective movement – a declaration that diversity is our strength and inclusion is our choice. Together, we honour the past, embrace the present, and ignite a future where all can thrive.

Secure your seat at this prestigious evening of culture, elegance, and impact. Be part of history as we celebrate excellence and advance equity for future generations.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Venue: Mississauga Convention Centre

Please reserve your tickets now and join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Road West, Mississauga, Canada