Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2018 - CCSPA Co-Sponsorship

Important Facts About This Event!!1

PRESS RELEASE

The 33rd Annual Kwanzaa Children's Festival will be held on Saturday December 29th, 2018 from 3 pm to 7 pm at the Cecil B Moore Recreation Center, 2551 North 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132.. The primary sponsors are The Afro Culture Preservation Council and Celebration Christian Services of PA. Other contributing sponsors include The Healthcare Parners and Keystone First.

For children and youth, there will be cultural carnival games and prizes that will be given away throughout the event. The event includes live music, entertainment and fun activities, The entire recreation center will be used, one room for entertainment and another for games and activities.

Kwanzaa is an African American cultural celebration centered on seven principles called, "The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. They are: 1) Unity, 2) Self Determination, 3) Collective Work and Responsibility, 4) Cooperative Economics, 5) Purpose, 6) Creativity, 7) Faith.

From upper left to the lower right, some people from CCSPA participating include: Rev. Thaddeus S. Taylor, Sr. CCSPA Director and Event Planner, 2017 Kwanzaa Carnival Area, Keith Stafford - Contemporary Rap Artist, Deborah L Kelly M.Ed, CPE - Cooperative Education Coordinator, Paul E Jones - Principal and Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Bridging The Divide Initiative & Diversity In Action.

Other artist and participants include: Imhotep Drummers, Eddie Hill harmonica, Kemet Sanford - Spoken Word, Trumpet Chicks, Sharon De Ann, D. Richardson Production, Umoja Circle and Mlanjeni Magical Theatre.

$2.00 Donation Admission.

If you have any questions call us at 484-392-7259

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2016 and 2017

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2016 - Awesome

CCSPA worked with our partners the Afro Culture Preservation Council and Developing Excellence in the planning and execution of the program and children's activities at the event.

Kwanzaa - A Variety of Program Activities

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2016 - Awesome

Drummers, Singers, Poets and educators spoke to an audience of about 250 at the Cecil B Moore Recreation Center 2551 N 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA. There was art, prizes, afro-centric games and key education moments that explained and celebrated the African and African American culture..

Kwanzaa 2016 - Yes CCSPA Provided Support

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2016 - Awesome

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2017 - Higher Heights and Greater Celebration of Culture

CCSPA provided volunteer support for the Kwanzaa children's Festival and gave a small donation to assist in the event. Also Thaddeus S. Taylor, Sr. spoke to the group as a representative of the Elders. In 2016 the message was of love and anti-violence in our communities.

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2017 - Higher Heights and Greater Celebration of Culture

2017 Bigger, Brighter and Grander Celebration! Approximately 300 people attended, mainly children. Cecil B Recreation Center was buzzing with excitement. If 2016 was awesome, 2017 was spectacular! The entire recreation center was opened and 2 rooms were used for both the Kwanzaa program and Kwanzaa Children's Activities. It was both exciting and enlightening as it spoke to the culture and backgrounds of African Americans.

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Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2017 - Higher Heights and Greater Celebration of Culture

Once Again Celebration Christian Services Provided Support

Hip Hop Dance Champions

Kevin The Clown

Mystic Magic Man

Stilt Walkers

Imhotep Drummers

Universal African Dance Ensemble

Developing Excellence - Naya *Bro

Jazz Continum

Face Painting

Workshops

Afro Cultural Preservation Council

Developing Excellence

Others are to commended on the planning, execution and show. The community was served and served well!

Once Again Celebration Christian Services Provided Support

Kwanzaa Children's Festival 2017 - Higher Heights and Greater Celebration of Culture

Once Again Celebration Christian Services Provided Support

People came and the support from CCSPA and other groups made this an exceptional event.

In 2018, CCSPA is planning to take an more active role and move into the area of sponsorship. Please pray for us as we move in that direction!

Seven Principles of Kwanzaa

Unity

Self-Determination

Collective Work and Responsibility

Cooperative Economics

Purpose

Creativity

Faith