Cincinnati Pre Kwanzaa Event

Welcome to the Cincinnati Pre Kwanzaa Event!

A Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration is a special event held before the official Kwanzaa holiday (December 26–January 1) to bring the community together, showcase culture, and prepare for the Kwanzaa season. Join us for music, art, discussions, and activities that uplift, inspire, and connect our community.

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🎭 Featured Program Lineup:

🎶 Tracy Walker – Kwanzaa Debut

🌟 PRAISE EKENG GLOBAL

👗 Mary’s International Fashions

Cultural Fashion Show

💬 Rashida Watts Pearson

Mental Health Talk

👧🏽 Children of the Rising Academy Sun Youth Presentation

🏛 City Proclamation Ceremony

Honoring the late Baba Tunda Akinwole, affectionately known as Baba Curt Standifer

🗣 Khassa El Selassie

Discussion on The American Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People

🎤 Culcha Heihts – Special Performance International Reggae Artist

🕊 Empress Don Fyah – Sound Bowl Healing Experience

✍🏾 Norman Riggs – Spoken Word Presentation

🏆 Award Presentation – Recognizing Community Excellence

🎨 Elliott Jordan Studio & Art Gallery Creative Art Time for the Children

🎧 DJ YMS – Event Music Selector

🍲 Caribbean & Vegan Cuisine – Featuring Jamaican Mon Restaurant

Free & Open to the Public

Dress Code: African Attire

📞 Registration & Vendor Info:

General Registration & Vendors:

https://forms.gle/ZNRPkSmkCXdFjf9U9

or

513-845-9661

Business & Organization Set-Up: 513-742-2808

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Presented By:

Kwanzaa For A New Generation &

Cincinnati Kwanzaa Committee

Info: Explore, Support, Celebrate!”
Visit our Vendor Marketplace and discover unique treasures from local and global artisans. We invite everyone to shop the vendors, support small businesses, and take home something special while celebrating creativity, culture, and community.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Financial Bank & ATM, 1 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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