The Coalition of Haitian American Organizations in the Chicagoland Area

05/18/2026

Chicago, this is history. 🇭🇹

For the very first time in the history of the City of Chicago, the Haitian flag will be raised at Daley Plaza in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month.

Join the Coalition of Haitian-American Organizations in Chicago as we celebrate the culture, resilience, contributions, and legacy of the Haitian community right in the heart of downtown Chicago.

If you work downtown, take your lunch break with us.
If you are part of the Haitian community, come stand proudly with us.
If you are a friend, ally, supporter, or neighbor, we invite you to be there and witness this historic moment together.

This recognition did not happen overnight. It reflects years of advocacy, organizing, and community voices coming together to ensure Haitian heritage is seen, honored, and celebrated in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Monday, May 18, 2026
11:30 AM Seating
12:00 PM Program
Daley Plaza
50 E. Washington Street
Chicago, IL

Bring your flags. Bring your pride. Bring your energy.
Let’s make history together. 🇭🇹

05/09/2026

🇭🇹🔥 WHAT’S HAITIAN FLAG DAY WITHOUT A FESTIVAL?!?! 🔥🇭🇹

Chicago… Burnham… the ENTIRE Haitian community — THIS is how we celebrate our culture, our pride, and our people! ❤️💙

Grab the kiddos 👧🏾👦🏾
Bring grandma and grandpa 👵🏾👴🏾
Call your cousins, friends, wives, husbands, EVERYBODY!

Throw on your RED & BLUE 🇭🇹 and come wave that flag HIGH before the after parties even begin!!! 🎉🎶

✨ FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
🎶 Live performance by LOUIS-PHILIPPE VALCY
🎧 LIVE DJ SETS
🍛 Amazing Haitian food
🛍 Vendors
🚤 Pontoon boats & kayaks
🎈 Kids Zone
🚗 FREE Parking

📍 13900 S Croissant Dr, Burnham, IL
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 12PM – 6PM

This is more than a festival… this is HAITIAN PRIDE ON FULL DISPLAY 🇭🇹🔥

Bring your energy.
Bring your flags.
Bring your people.

LET’S SHUT IT DOWN THE HAITIAN WAY!!! 🇭🇹💃🏾🎶🔥

EPI DATS IT!!!!!!!!

05/08/2026

Join us Saturday May 16th

05/02/2026

Haitian Heritage Month Celebration
Join us for a vibrant day of culture, community, and celebration as we honor Haitian Flag Day and the richness of Haitian heritage right here in Chicago.

The Community Flag Day Festival brings together families, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon filled with music, food, and connection. This is more than a festival. It is a reflection of who we are, where we come from, and the pride we carry forward.

Event Details
Saturday, May 16, 2026
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
13900 S. Croissant Dr
Burnham, Illinois

Free and open to the public
What to Expect
Live Music & Entertainment
Enjoy a full lineup of music that celebrates Haitian culture and the energy of the diaspora.

Food & Local Vendors
Experience a variety of food vendors and small businesses offering authentic cuisine, products, and services.

Kids Zone
A dedicated space for children and families to play, explore, and enjoy the day together.

Water Activities
Kayaks and pontoon boats available for guests looking to enjoy the waterfront experience.

Free Parking Available

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Join us as we celebrate culture, community, and Haitian pride at our 2nd Annual Community Flag Day Festival 🇭🇹✨

This free community event will be filled with music, food, local vendors, and a fun Kids Zone for families to enjoy together. It’s a day to come together, celebrate our heritage, and strengthen our community connections.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location coming soon

Interested in being a vendor?
We’re currently accepting vendors. Come showcase your products, food, or organization and be part of this incredible day.

📩 Email: [email protected] to reserve your spot

And when the sun goes down… 👀🔥
the celebration doesn’t stop. Tap in with Ayiti After Dark and keep the energy going all night.

We’re outside all day and all night. See you there 🇭🇹

01/18/2026

Unity Day was exactly that: unity. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, and showed up for our community. Your presence mattered.

Special thanks to Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Alderman Desmond Yancy, and Alderman David Moore, a consistent ally who continues to stand with the Haitian community. We see you and we appreciate you.

Deep gratitude to our keynote speaker Garry Pierre-Pierre and his lovely wife for traveling to be in community with us. Your words and presence added real meaning to the day.

And to everyone who helped set up, stayed late to tear down, coordinated behind the scenes, and filled in wherever needed, thank you. It truly takes a village.

We’ll see you next year. Until then, continue to support one another and continue to support the community.

01/18/2026

Thank you to the Black Fire Brigade for standing with us at Unity Day. We truly appreciate your help, presence, and support in making the day such a success.
We are proud of the work you do for our communities and wish you continued success in all that lies ahead.