Events in Vancouver: African Descent Festival 2025

Celebrate Culture, Unity, and Joy at the African Descent Festival 2025! On August 9th and 10th, 2025, Vancouver’s vibrant English Bay Beach will come alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of Africa at the African Descent Festival—a free, family-friendly celebration of African heritage, culture, and community.

🎶 What to Expect

The African Descent Festival (ADF) is Western Canada’s largest celebration of African arts and culture, drawing thousands of attendees each year. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience with:

  • Live music and dance performances from African and Afro-Canadian artists

  • Cultural showcases featuring traditional and contemporary African art

  • A bustling night market with African crafts, fashion, and handmade goods

  • Delicious African cuisine from local and international food vendors

  • Interactive installations and public art

  • A community parade through historic Hogan’s Alley, honoring Vancouver’s Black heritage

🌍 Why It Matters

ADF is more than just a festival—it’s a platform for celebrating diversity, building community, and honoring history. Rooted in the legacy of Hogan’s Alley and the International Decade for People of African Descent, the festival brings together people of all backgrounds to learn, connect, and celebrate.

Whether you're of African descent, an afrophile, or simply curious, this event is a chance to experience the richness of African cultures and support a growing, dynamic community in Vancouver.

📍 Event Details

  • Dates: August 9–10, 2025

  • Location: English Bay Beach, Vancouver, BC

  • Admission: FREE (donations welcome!)

  • Parade: Starts at Hogan’s Alley and ends at Thornton Park

🤝 Get Involved

Want to be part of the magic? You can:

  • Volunteer and gain valuable experience

  • Sponsor and support cultural diversity

  • Register as a vendor or performer

Visit africandescentfestival.com to learn more and get involved.

🎉 Join up this summer and be part of a movement that celebrates unity, heritage, and joy. See you at the African Descent Festival 2025!


Zach J