ODUNDE Festival

    What is the ODUNDE Festival?ODUNDE is the largest African American festival in the USA and attracts up to 500,000 attendees each year, covering 15-city blocks in South Philadelphia. ODUNDE kicks off with a colorful parade in honor of the Goddess Yoruba. Visitors can also enjoy over 100 arts & craft stands, and purchase handmade items such as decorative masks, bangle bracelets and African clothing and gifts.  With two live stages, the festival's line up each year includes internationally known African and Caribbean performers, dignitaries, folk artists and cultural leaders. A festival is the perfect opportunity to sample traditional African food, from one of the many vendors, such as fried fish, chicken and curry goat. Need to knowDon't miss the procession which kicks off at noon!Did you know?The ODUNDE festival originates from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa, and celebrates the coming of another year for  African Americans and Africanized people around the worldFor more information on this exciting event, click on the official event website listed on the left.