Celebrate with us!
Come and celebrate Durham’s refugee and immigrant communities at Durham Refugee Day!
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, July 8th
3:00-6:00 PM
The Spot
Durham Central Park
Farmers Market Pavilion
Its Free!
2023 Performers
Takiri Folclor Latino
When the passion for dance, folklore, joy, friendship, and enjoyment come together, they come to the formation of the family of Takiri Folclor Latino.
Tsvitinnya
Ukrainian Dance
Formed in January 2023, Tsvitinnya is North Carolina's first Ukrainian dance group! Tsvitinnya's dancers are children and grandchildren of Ukrainian natives who use their dancing to share and celebrate their brave, beautiful, and resilient heritage.
BATALÁ DURHAM
Batalá Durham was established in 2015 and is focused on exposing people to and educating them about Afro-Brazilian culture by performing traditional samba reggae music.
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.
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.
Sponsors
Durham Refugee Day is only possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
Join with us to partner in this event with entertainment, games, and food. Help us celebrate and welcome Durham area refugees and express appreciation for the richness and diversity of our community.
With recognition on our website, social media, t-shirts, and banners, all of the Bull City will know that your organization/business welcomes and celebrates refugees and immigrants.
