African Descent Festival 2025 in Vancouver

📍 Location: English Bay Beach, Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1
📅 Dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 9–10, 2025
🕒 Time:
• Saturday – 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
• Sunday – 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free (donations welcome)
🔗 Event Website: africandescentfestival.com

Event Overview

Celebrate culture, unity, and heritage at the African Descent Festival 2025, happening at the scenic English Bay Beachin Vancouver. This vibrant 2-day festival showcases the rich cultural legacy of people of African descent through music, art, dance, food, and community storytelling.

As one of the largest African heritage festivals in Western Canada, the event offers a powerful and joyful experience, open to all ages and backgrounds.

Festival Highlights

• Live Music & Cultural Performances
  Featuring drummers, acrobats, poets, dancers, and top African and Afro-Caribbean musicians from across Canada and the world.

• African Food & Artisan Market
  Indulge in authentic African and Caribbean dishes while shopping for handmade crafts, fashion, and cultural keepsakes.

• African Fashion Show & Cultural Parade
  A vibrant parade and fashion showcase highlighting traditional dress, cultural flags, and the spirit of African pride.

• Family-Friendly Activities
  From face painting and youth zones to cultural storytelling and art, there’s something for everyone in the family.

• Tribute to Hogan’s Alley
  Learn about Vancouver’s historic Black neighbourhood through visual displays, art, and guided storytelling.

Cultural Legacy

Organized by the African Descent Society of BC, the festival celebrates the cultural contributions and resilience of African-descent communities in Vancouver and Canada. It fosters inclusion, empowerment, and community building through cultural expression, education, and unity.

🔗 Discover all upcoming events in Vancouver at Vancouver Page – Discover Local Events.