The SAAHC is proud to be the home of Denver's Kwanzaa committee. Join us this year as we celebrate the annual celebration of African American culture from December 26th to January 1st.

Nightly Grand Kinara Lightings
Dec. 26 – Jan. 1 • 5:00 PM
2401 Welton Street, Denver CO 80205
Coordinated by The Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnerships
Opening Celebration & Circle of Wisdom Inductees
Friday, Dec. 26 • 6:00–8:30 PM
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater
119 Park Avenue West, Denver CO 80205
Hosted by brother jeff’s Cultural Center

Community Kwanzaa – “Growing the Voices of Kwanzaa”
Saturday, Dec. 27 • 12:00–2:00 PM
Ford-Warren Library, 2825 High Street, Denver CO 80205
Come join us in growing the voices of Kwanzaa through a special pairing of
Kwanzaa 101 entertainment and interactive gaming.

Children’s Kwanzaa
Sunday, Dec. 28 • 2:00–4:00 PM
2607 Glenarm Place, Denver CO 80205
Featuring Brotherhood Haven
Hosted by Stiles African American Heritage Center
Ujima Game Night
Sunday, Dec. 28 • 6:00–8:00 PM
2900 Welton Street, Denver CO 80205
Hosted by The Epitome of Black Excellence

Senior Kwanzaa Luncheon
Monday, Dec. 29 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5151 E 33rd Ave, Denver CO 80207
Hosted by Dr. Claudette Sweet
Features table-talk discussions led by elders and youth.

Opalanga’s Big Dance
Tuesday, Dec. 30 • 6:00–8:00 PM
CrossPurpose, 3050 Richard Allen Court, Denver CO 80205

Currently no events for the 31st.

Grand Kinara Finale & In-Home Reflections
Wednesday, Jan. 1• 5:00 PM
2401 Welton Street, Denver CO 80205
Families are invited to close the season with personal reflection on the Nguzo Saba.
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