Wellandafrocaribbeanfestival

03/25/2026

02/26/2026

Today, we rise. ✊🏾✨

Join us as we honor the legacy, resilience, culture, and excellence of Black history at the Black History Month Flag Raising Ceremony.

Together with the City of Welland, community leaders, creatives, and change-makers, we celebrate the past, empower the present, and inspire the future.

📍 Welland City Hall
🗓 Thursday, February 26th, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 2PM

Let’s stand united. Let’s raise the flag. Let’s make history. 🖤💛❤️💚

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02/16/2026

Raising the flag. Honoring the legacy. Celebrating the culture. ✊🏾✨

Join us in the City of Welland for a powerful Black History Month Flag Raising as we celebrate excellence, resilience, and the rich heritage of our community. 🇨🇦🖤💛❤️

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Welland City Hall
🎤 Live performances | Spoken word | Art exhibition

Let’s stand together and make history.

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02/05/2026

🌍✨ CALL FOR VENDORS! ✨🌍
Showcase your brand at the Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival one of the biggest cultural celebrations of the year 🎶🍲🛍️

📅 August 8–9
📍 Welland, Ontario

We’re inviting food vendors, merch sellers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to be part of this unforgettable live event.
📲 Scan the QR code to download the Vendor Package and secure your spot!

Let’s connect cultures, communities, and commerce—all in one powerful celebration 💃🏾🕺🏾

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02/05/2026

🌍✨ CALL FOR VENDORS! ✨🌍
Showcase your brand at the Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival — one of the biggest cultural celebrations of the year 🎶🍲🛍️

📅 August 8–9
📍 Welland, Ontario

We’re inviting food vendors, merch sellers, creatives, and entrepreneurs to be part of this unforgettable live event.
📲 Scan the QR code to download the Vendor Package and secure your spot!

Let’s connect cultures, communities, and commerce—all in one powerful celebration 💃🏾🕺🏾

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02/05/2026

✨ CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! ✨
Be part of something powerful 🌍🔥

The Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival is happening August 8–9, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to help bring the culture, music, food, and community together 🎶🍲🫶🏾

📲 Scan the QR code to download the Volunteer Package and sign up today.
Let’s celebrate culture, unity, and good vibes—together!

📍 Welland, ON
📅 August 8–9

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12/23/2025

11/17/2025

🇯🇲 Land We Love, Jamaica!
As our island recovers from Hurricane Melissa, we’re coming together to support families in need.
We’re collecting essential relief items to help rebuild homes, restore hope, and uplift communities.

In partnership with Dreammakers Entertainment and the Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival, we’re striving to make a meaningful impact. ❤️💛💚

📍 Drop-off Location: Kelly’s Restaurant, 1680 St. Clair Ave W.
📞 (647) 760-9294

10/29/2025

In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Jamaica at this time.

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10/18/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Lee Carr, a pillar of the Welland community and a true supporter of our festival. His kindness, vision, and love for community will never be forgotten.

Our condolences to his family and loved ones.

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09/30/2025

Sometimes, God's angels don't wait for an invitation. They show up even when we want to be alone.

09/15/2025

Coming soon! The Welland Afro-Caribbean Festival Newsletter.

Straight from the Parks of Welland…The heartbeat of the Afro-Caribbean Festival Lives Here.

Stay connected- Sign up now and stay in the loop!

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