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Saturday
July 8th

3:00-6:00 PM

Durham Central Park

Saturday
July 8th

3:00-6:00 PM

Durham Central Park

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!


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Celebration Time


Saturday, July 8th
3:00-6:00 PM


Put it in your Calendar

RSVP with Facebook

The Spot


Durham Central Park
Farmers Market Pavilion


Map It!

🎟 Its Free!
But we encourage you to spend some money and support our vendors.

🚗 Plenty of free Parking
is available on the streets and in the lots around the park but ditch the car and 🚲 ride your bike instead!

🐶 Pets are welcome
to celebrate with us, but please make sure to keep them on the leash and pick up their messes.

💧 Fill Up, Drink Up!
some delicious Durham tap water with water bottle filling stations and fountains. 
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2023 Performers

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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Suah African Dance


A West African Dance Company based in Greensboro, NC. SUAH is a word from the Gio tribe in Liberia, West Africa meaning one with a “New Idea”, a “New Era”, and “New Beginnings”.



    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. 


    You make this day possible!

    Volunteer Sign-Up

    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.


    All vendor spots are full!
    Join us as a Vendor!

    Vendor Sign-Up

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    2023 Vendors


    The Corner Venezuelan

    Venezuelan Arepas


    Berthe Marouinga

    Clothing vendor


    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.


    Join us as a Sponsor!

    Sponsor Info

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    T-shirt Sponsor

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    holytrinitych.org
    T-shirt Sponsor

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    allsaints-chd.org
    Silver Sponsor

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    eruuf.org