Parks & Rec

Celebrate World Refugee Day at our family-friendly event highlighting and celebrating the resilience of our immigrant and refugee neighbors. Support vendors, play with Marbles Kids Museum, make art with Artspace, or enjoy performances by a variety of local artists and community groups. Join us in raising awareness and connecting with our diverse community. Performances include music, dance, and more by: Red Kalyna North Carolina Opera Grace Church for All Nations Tsvitinnya North Carolina Ukrainian Dance Group Karen Traditional Don Dance Poetry reading from Brave Histories & Hopeful Futures: Voices of a Refugee Community Evelin Kembe Laura Gonzqui Thanks to our event partners Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Lutheran Services Carolinas, Refugee Hope Partners, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, and Welcome House Raleigh! Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free