World Refugee Day Raleigh

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