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Celebrate with us!
Come and celebrate Durham’s refugee and immigrant communities at Durham Refugee Day 2024!
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors and provides an opportunity to stand in solidarity with these communities.
This is a FREE family-friendly event with live music, community education booths, activities for kids, and food vendors from around the world!
Celebration Time
Saturday, June 29th
3:00-6:00 PM
The Spot
Durham Central Park
Farmers Market Pavilion
Its Free!
2024 performers
about takiri
about batala durham
Batala Durham is a samba reggae band based in Durham, North Carolina. Batala plays music from Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.
about dub addis
Soulful and energizing, dub Addis combines intricate Ethiopian melodies with the rhythms of Reggae to create an original sound that moves both the heart and mind.
about suah
Volunteer
Whether you sign up to come a little early for set-up, stay a little late to take it all down, or give your time during the event to welcome our guests and support the team, your presence is what makes this day go smoothly and ensures that our refugee and immigrant neighbors feel celebrated on their special day.
Use the sign-up form to volunteer yourself or a group and select your preferred time slot.
Questions? Contact Nikita, CWS Durham Volunteer Coordinator: nschwartzman@cwsglobal.org
Vendors
Durham Refugee Day Vendors showcase all that our refugee and immigrant neighbors bring to the Bull City community.
Walk among the tables and you'll enjoy savory and sweet flavors celebrating our global connection. Keep walking and you'll find handmade items, accessories, and apparel that bring the world into your home.
The festival booths will also highlight our community organizations and partners that help make Durham a welcoming home for refugees and immigrants.
