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Come and join in this celebration of family, community, and culture.
Come and join in this celebration of family, community, and culture!
Kwanzaa celebrates the best and highest of the values, history, culture, philosophy, and achievements of people of African descent (living in America and in other parts of the world). Come and join in this celebration of family, community, and culture.
All around the world, on every continent in the world, throughout the world African community, African people, in the name and framework of Kwanzaa, will gather together to celebrate themselves. And this year as always, they will celebrate ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
The Annual Colorado Springs Citywide Kwanzaa Celebrations are free and open to the community.
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
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Our Umoja (Unity) Opening Ceremony 6-7:30 p.m. on December 26, 2022, highlights the first and foundational principle of the Nguzo Saba, for without it, all the other principles suffer. Unity is both a principle and practice of togetherness in all things good and of mutual benefit. It is a principled and harmonious togetherness, not simply being together. This is why value-rootedness is so important, even indispensable. Unity as principled and harmonious togetherness is a cardinal virtue in both classical and general African societies.
For those desiring more information about Kwanzaa, before attending the celebration, please view The Black Candle - A Kwanzaa Celebration documentary on YouTube at the following link:
https://youtu.be/FvbVfFnBafI
LOCATION
2820 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80909