In recognition and acknowledgment of the significant presence of African and African-centric Culture & merchants in Harlem, New York City, the Go Africa Network Inc. (a 501(C)(3) non-profit focusing on Development, Culture, Education and trade initiatives for Africa) in conjunction with in conjunction with Go Africa LLC, Go Africa Health, LLC, Go Caribbean Inc, Go Africa News, LLC, Go Africa Capital Inc., & The African Union Expo, LLC. is hosting a 1 day street festival within the boundaries of Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard (7th Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Boulevard (8th Avenue) on 116 street on July 15th, 2017 between the hours of 10am – 7pm.
This program is supported, in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Check out the videos for the event held on 7/16/2016
Ari Harmony performs at GoAfrica Harlem Festival 2016
The Street festival among other things be a celebration of the city’s African diversity with excellent displays of the unique goods and services provided by African & Caribbean merchants on 116th street and throughout the NYC metro area.
We will also have two pavilions (2) showcasing dance, art, music and dress from various regions throughout Africa and the Caribbean with direct participation from the African community & Cultural groups, consulates and embassies from the city’s five boroughs.
Preference has been given to African Merchants in the city of New York for space during the event on a first come, first served basis. All merchants, vendors, and services entities would be required to be licensed and have valid permits by the applicable agencies in the City of New York for selling, promotion, solicitation, and delivery of their goods and services
The merchants and vendors are categorized as follows:
The street festival will take within the boundaries of Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard (7th Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Boulevard (Eighth Avenue) on 116 street on July 15th in the year 2016 between the hours of 10am – 7pm.
The Street festival is designed to promote socio-economic development, cultural awareness in the community and throughout the City of New York for the African and Caribbean local and diaspora communities, African-American, and the local community.
The Street festival’s main arts pavilion will be hosted by the incomparable Sekouba Diakite, Senior Artistic Director, Go Africa Network Inc and his ensemble of Talented African Artists from throughout Africa and the U.S.
DJ Henri will be on the 2nd Stage offering his unique flavor and variety to the festival.
The artists scheduled to be performing are:
We are proud and honored for the Go Africa Street Festival 2016 to be supported by the following individuals groups and organizations:
Corporate Sponsors:
We are proud and honored for the Go Africa Harlem Street Festival 2017 to announce the Following:
The Honorable Manhattan Borough President, Gale A. Brewer will be returning to serve as Grand Marshall for the Street Festival again this year.
We are also pleased to announce that the NYS assembly Speaker, Carl E. Heastie will serve as the Honorary Chairman of the Go Africa Harlem 2017 Street Festival.
We are proud recognize and Honor the following individuals during the street Festival for their distinguished years of service to the African, Caribbean, African & Caribbean Diaspora and African-American communities throughout the years:
In partnership with Go Caribbean, Go Africa Health & Go Africa News:
We are proud to present the Go Africa Master Chefs for the street festival on 7/15/2017!
The Go Africa Master Chefs will be on 12 grills cooking up African, Caribbean, and American specialties for the duration of the street festival.
The Go Africa Master Chefs will be cooking it up in addition to the other featured food merchants at the street Festival to increase your food choices and eating pleasures.
There will be no cooking contests, samplings, tastings, etc. Just cooking for your eating pleasure and enjoyment.
Live cooking with start promptly at 10am on 7/15/2017
You can ready your appetite and forks for the following menu items and more on 7/15/2017!
Some of the food options are considered health choices for the health conscious that will be in attendance.
Visit GoAfricaHarlem.org for more information.
CONTACT: please register at http://goafricaharlem.org/events/general-attendee-sign-up-for-go-africa-harlem-2017-street-festival-on-july-15th-2017/
Click here to sign-up or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001
In addition, there will be visual opportunities for Media groups (Print, Radio, and TV). Please send any special media requests to Media@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001.