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ODUNDE festival celebrates 50th anniversary

ODUNDE was created in 1975 by Lois Fernandez. The festival attracts UP TO 500,000 people annually and is the largest African American street festival held in the country. The ODUNDE festival, whose concept originates from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa, celebrates the coming of another year for African Americans and Africanized people around the world. It is an occasion highlighted by a colorful procession from 23rd and South Street to the Schuylkill River where an offering of fruit and flowers is made to Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of the river. ODUNDE is also known for its authentic African marketplace featuring vendors from around the world selling merchandise from African nations, the Caribbean and Brazil.

Odunde Festival ready for 50th anniversary

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- The country's largest African American street festival has officially kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration. The Odunde Festival in South Philadelphia is anticipating 500,000 attendees from different parts of the world with live music, food, vendors, and more. Events celebrating the 50th anniversary are scheduled to begin…

May 30, 2025

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Odunde Festival begins 50th anniversary celebration

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- The country's largest African American street festival has started its 50th anniversary celebration. Sunday, the Odunde Festival kicked off its celebration with a free yoga class at LOVE Park. People gathered at the park's green space to learn different yoga poses. On Monday, organizers of the festival…

June 3, 2025

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This weekend in Philly: June 7 and 8 🌍🍽️🖼️

(WPHL) — This weekend (June 7 and 8) is set to be jam-packed with events like the ODUNDE Festival, Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Black Restaurant Week, and much more. If you want to attend, need some info, or need options on what to do this weekend, check out PHL17’s guide to…

June 6, 2025

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