About this Event
Celebrate Kwanzaa 2025
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 an African American cultural celebration that is observed each year from December 26-January 1 and is based on seven principles. Events are free, family friendly and include candle lighting ceremony. Most events will be streamed live on docklive.tv.
KWANZAA CELEBRATIONS
Day 1 - FRIDAY, DEC. 26 - UMOJA (UNITY)
- Shop The Dock 11a-9p
- Kwanzaa Kids Zone, 2-4p Story time, arts & crafts, games, pizza and more
- UMOJA NIGHT, 6:30-9p at The Dock. Community celebration with speakers, music, food and more. Hosted by the Kwanzaa Collective
Day 2 - SATURDAY, DEC. 27 - KUJICHAGULIA (SELF-DETERMINATION)
- Shop The Dock 11a-9p
- Community Kwanzaa Celebration-Part 1, 1-5p at The Dock. Family Story Time, authors, arts and craft, African drumming, music, food and more. Hosted by The Dock Bookshop
- African Village Drummers Kwanzaa Performance, 3-5p
- Community Kwanzaa Celebration-Part 2, 5-9p at The Dock. Panels, live performances, vendors, African drumming, music, food and more. Hosted by NOI MM #52
Day 3 - SUNDAY, DEC. 28 - UJIMA (COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY)
- Shop The Dock 1-5p
- Kwanzaa Celebration Service, 11a-1p at New Mount Rose MBC, Pastor Kyev Tatum. 2864 Mississippi Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
- Kwanzaa Kids Zone, 2-4p Story time, arts & crafts, games, pizza and more.
- Kwanzaa Celebration, 6p at Greater St. Stephen First Church, Pastor Bell. 3728 E Berry St, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Day 4 - MONDAY, DEC. 29 - UJAMAA (COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS)
- Shop The Dock 1-9p
- Kwanzaa Kids Zone, 2-4p Story time, arts & crafts, games, pizza and more.
- UJAMAA NIGHT, 6:30-9p at The Dock. Community celebration with panels, live performances, vendors, African drumming, music, food and more. Hosted by MBK/MSK, Our Tribe, Brotherhood, 4 Da Brothers & Sisterhood Foundation.
Day 5 - TUESDAY, DEC. 30 - NIA (PURPOSE)
- Shop The Dock 1-9p
- Kwanzaa Kids Zone, 2-4p Story time, arts & crafts, games, pizza and more.
- Kwanzaa Candle Lighting Ceremony: 6-7p
- Dock Open Mic - Kwanzaa Edition, 7:30p at The Dock. Hosted by Mike Guinn Entertainment. Cost
Day 6 - WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 - KUUMBA (CREATIVITY)
- Shop The Dock 1-7p
- Kwanzaa Kids Zone, 2-4p Story time, arts & crafts, games, pizza and more.
- Art Show, 4-7p at The Dock. Showcase of local visual artists and their works.
Day 7 - THURSDAY, 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
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