Windsor International Diaspora African Festival
August 16-18th 2024
Celebrate the Vibrancy of African Culture at WIDAFEST 2024
Join us at Lanspeary Park for a day of music, art, food, and community.
Key Highlights
WIDAFEST is an annual celebration of African culture, bringing together music, art, food, and community. This year, we’re excited to host the festival exclusively at Lanspeary Park, complete with a lively parade.
- Live Music
- Artistic Vendors
- Cultural Food
- Costumes
- Dancing
- Beer Tent
WIDAFEST is more than just a festival; it’s a vibrant celebration of African culture. Founded in 2023, WIDAFEST has grown to become a cornerstone event for the African community and its supporters. Our mission is to promote African heritage and foster a sense of community through music, art, food, and dance.
WIDAFEST
Save the Date!
August 16-18th 2024
This year, we are thrilled to bring WIDAFEST to Lanspeary Park with the addition of an exciting parade. Attendees can look forward to live African music, delicious cultural foods, unique art pieces from talented vendors, and mesmerizing dance performances.
Mark your calendars for WIDAFEST 2024! Stay tuned for more updates on the event schedule, ticket sales, and exciting announcements in the coming weeks. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a movement that empowers and embraces diversity.
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2024 Windsor International Diaspora African Festival (WIDAFEST) Event Schedule
August 16 - August 18, 2024
Day 1
1:00 PM: Vendor market & DJ/Entertainment
10:00 PM: Closing of Friday festival
Day 2
11:00 AM: Vendor market opens
1:00 PM: Parade on Ottawa Street
2:00 PM: Opening Prayer by Pastor Don Allwal
2:05 PM: National Anthem by Kwaku SAX
2:10 PM: Land Acknowledgement by Murrisa
2:15 PM: Welcoming from council members
2:20 PM: Welcoming from presidents of the African Village Africain Centre
2:25 PM: Parade performance starts
4:00 PM: Best parade band awards presentation
4:30 PM: DJ/Entertainment
10:00 PM: Closing of Saturday festival
Day 3
11:00 AM: Vendor market & DJ/Entertainment
10:00 PM: Closing of Sunday festival
Join us for WIDAFEST 2024, a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and community in Windsor, Ontario! Enjoy performances, a diverse vendor market, and various entertainment activities throughout the festival. For more information, follow us on social media @widafest.
WIDA Festival 2024 Parade Route Map
Order of Parade
1. Police Leads the Parade
2. Libro Credit Union
3. Cangro
4. Yoruba Heritage
5. Community Living
6. RCCG (Adullam House of Refuge)
7. RCCG (Adullam Light of God Assembly)
8. Dominion Faith Ministry
9. IREC Band
10. Rotary Windsor Wide
11. South Sudan
12. Ethiopian Group
13. Indian Group
14. Rwanda
15. Liberia
16. Nigerian Community
17. MCC Group
18. Sierra Leone
19. Kemmy Band
20. Fire Department
21. Freedom Mas
22. Congo Youth Group
23. African Village Dance Group
24. Ghanian Group
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Vendor
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Parade Band
Register your band to showcase your talent, entertain the crowd, and be part of WIDAFEST.
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