Go Africa Carnival 2024 (7/20/2024)

you must self register for this event 

Highlights for this year 2024

  Themes for this year are awareness, unique experiences, & fresh tastes

Celebrating African, African-American & Caribbean cultures from all parts of the world

 This year’s Carnival  bring new artists up to 3 stages throughout day thus providing something fresh and exciting for all New Yorkers.

 We will also be selling Beer, Wine and special beverages during the event. 

https://goafricacarnival2024.eventbrite.com

 There will be three (3) stages showcasing dance, art, music and dress from various regions throughout Africa and the Caribbean with direct participation from the African community & Cultural groups, consulates and embassies from the city’s five boroughs an NY Region.

Special Honorees from the Community (TBA):

We are proud recognize and Honor the following individuals during the street Festival for their distinguished years of service to the African and African-American community throughout the years:

Supporters & Sponsors

“This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.”

We are proud and honored for the Go Africa Carnival 2024  to be supported by the following individuals groups and organizations:

• The Consulate General of Senegal
• New York city Department of Cultural Affairs
• NYC Mayor, Eric Adams
• Association Nationale Des Senegalais D Amerique Inc.
• U.S. Congressman, Adriano Espaillat
• The office of Manhattan Borough President
• NYS Governor, Kathy Hochul
• NYS assembly Speaker, Carl E. Heastie
• Manhattan Borough President’s immigrant task force
• Manhattan Community Board 10
• The Delegate General of Cote d’Ivoire
• The office of Bronx Borough President
• The Honorable Imam Souleimane Konate of Masjid Aqsa Mosque
• NYC Councilperson Kristin Richardson Jordan (KRJ) District 9

• The Honorable Dr. Michael A. Walrond Jr. Senior Pastor, First Corinthian Baptist Church
• The Honorable Assemblywomen Inez Dickens - – Assembly District 70 (District where the events will take place)
•  The African Advisory Council of the Bronx Borough President

•  IDNYC
• CUNY Citizenship Now!

 Contact Information

 Visit GoAfricaCarnival.org for more information.

  https://goafricacarnival2024eventbrite.com

CONTACT: The Go Africa Carnival 2024  will take place on 7/20/2024  from 10am - 6pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves.  for more information, visit: www.GoAfricaCarnival.org

or email [email protected] or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001

 In addition, there will be visual opportunities for Media groups (Print, Radio, and TV). Please send any special media requests to [email protected] or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

no age requirements to attend, however Government issued IDs are required for the purchase and consumption of adult beverages from any of the venues at the street festival 

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Take the C,B Trains to 116th Street or take the 2,3 or 6 Trains to 116th street and walk east to 7th avenue

What can I bring into the event?

It is suggested that you travel lightly

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

email [email protected] or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001

What's the refund policy?

Terms and conditions at clearly stated for any respective ticket item purchased from this site. 

Highlights from Go Africa Carnival 2022

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

216 W 116th St, 216 West 116th Street, New York, United States