Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival

This year marks the 38th Anniversary of the AFRICA IN APRIL CULTURAL AWARENESS FESTIVAL. The FESTIVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 18-20, 2025 on the Internationally famous Beale Street & Robert Church Park from 8:00 am - until. We will showcase the Republic of South AFRICA FROM AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE USING A MULTIPLICITY OF MEDIUMS EDUCATION, economics, culture, fashions, arts/crafts, music, history, and cuisines. Participants from Shelby County and Parochial Schools, area Colleges and Universities, Community Organizations, and Institutions will participate and enjoy a diverse CULTURAL MARKETPLACE. AFRICA IN APRIL IS FOUR DAYS OF FUN, festivities, and food with a different theme each day. Make plans now for the celebration.SCHEDULE: 8:00am - 11:00pm: Children and Senior’s Day 10:00am: International Diversity Parade Robert R. Church Park at 4th & Beale Street