Afro Caribbean Festival YYC

Name: Afro Caribbean Festival YYC
Address: Lot 6- 311 8 Street SW, Calgary, Calgary, AB, CA
Telephone: +14035545596

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12/14/2025

Listening to Our Awardees: The Oladele Foundation at the AC Awards YYC 2025

12/13/2025

Afro Caribbean (AC) Awards for Southern Alberta taking place tomorrow, December 13, 2025, 6PM - 8PM, at the Four Points by Sheraton Calgary Airport

09/09/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing community leaders who joined us to showcase their culture and community during the very first edition of the Afro-Caribbean Festival YYC. Your presence and contributions made the festival truly special and enriched the experience for everyone involved.

We look forward to welcoming you all again next year and continuing to celebrate the vibrant diversity of our communities!

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Un grand merci à tous les formidables leaders communautaires qui se sont joints à nous pour mettre en valeur leur culture et leur communauté lors de la toute première édition du Festival Afro-Caribéen YYC. Votre présence et vos contributions ont rendu le festival vraiment spécial et ont enrichi l’expérience de tous les participants.

Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir à nouveau l’année prochaine et de continuer à célébrer la vibrante diversité de nos communautés !

09/08/2025

A big thanks to Calgary for supporting the first edition of Afro Caribbean Festival YYC.

A big thanks to the volunteers, performers, vendors, MCs, DJs, contractors, models, The City of Calgary, Calgary Cultural Days, Calgary Foundation, The Oladele Foundation, and the community who came out to support.

It was an amazing experience of the rich and colourful Afro Caribbean culture; from the exciting flag parade, through the delicious food, entertaining performances, and fabulous fashion show, to amazing art and craft market - thank you, thank you, and thank you once again…!

See you next year for an even more amazing Afro Caribbean Festival YYC 2026.

Our next project in Calgary is the Afro Caribbean (AC) Award 2025 with nominations opening soon…

See ya…!

09/07/2025

Mayor of Calgary, Jyoti Gondek stops by…
. .last day of showcasing the amazing Afro Caribbean culture…

Delicious food, amazing performances, elegant fashion show, cultural exhibitions, and exciting atmosphere.

Afro Caribbean Festival YYC rounds up today…

Day 2 gearing up…

FREE ENTRANCE!

Get ready for the most delicious Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jamaican Patties, Jollof Rice, Rosted Beef, Rice and Peas…

September 7: 9am - 6 PM

📍 Cowboy Park, Calgary

See ya…

09/07/2025

…last day of showcasing the amazing Afro Caribbean culture…

Delicious food, amazing performances, elegant fashion show, cultural exhibitions, and exciting atmosphere.

Afro Caribbean Festival YYC rounds up today…

Day 2 gearing up…

FREE ENTRANCE!

Get ready for the most delicious Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Jamaican Patties, Jollof Rice, Rosted Beef, Rice and Peas…

September 7: 9am - 6PM

📍 Cowboy Park, Calgary

See ya…

09/06/2025

Afro Caribbean Festival YYC.

Day 1 heating up…flag parade live…

FREE ENTRANCE!

Get ready for two unforgettable days filled with music, culture, food, and community spirit.

📅 September 6: 9am-8pm
September 7: 9am-7pm

📍 Cowboy Park, Calgary

See you today and tomorrow for a celebration of the beautiful Afro Caribbean culture in Calgary…

09/06/2025

Afro Caribbean Festival YYC.

Day 1 ready to rock.

Setup done…

FREE ENTRANCE!

The official festival agenda is here!

Get ready for two unforgettable days filled with music, culture, food, and community spirit.

📅 September 6: 9am-8pm
September 7: 9am-7pm

📍 Cowboy Park, Calgary

See you today and tomorrow for a celebration of the beautiful Afro Caribbean culture in Calgary…

09/06/2025

Afro Caribbean Festival YYC – Artist Spotlight: FEMINA NETWORK proudly presents: Reine Awoulaba – Queen Awoulaba, by Françoise Kinde

Reine Awoulaba celebrates the beauty of curvy women, challenging traditional beauty standards that prioritize thinness. More than a pageant, this initiative promotes body diversity, breaks beauty stereotypes, highlights local cultures, and fosters a more inclusive and balanced society.

✨ Impact & Representation:

-Promotes positive self-image and confidence among curvy women.

-Provides role models for youth and children, emphasizing that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.

-Encourages societal inclusivity and appreciation of diverse body types.

-Reine Awoulaba embodies harmony, confidence, and the celebration of generous, natural forms, inspiring audiences to embrace diversity and self-expression.

📍 Catch Reine Awoulaba at the Afro Caribbean Festival YYC – September 6–7 at Cowboys Park, Calgary.
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Afro Caribbean Festival YYC – Coup de projecteur sur l’artiste : FEMINA NETWORK présente fièrement : Reine Awoulaba – Queen Awoulaba, par Françoise Kinde

Reine Awoulaba célèbre la beauté des femmes rondes, remettant en question les standards de beauté traditionnels qui privilégient la minceur. Plus qu’un simple concours, cette initiative promeut la diversité corporelle, brise les stéréotypes de beauté, valorise les cultures locales et favorise une société plus inclusive et équilibrée.

✨ Impact et représentation :

Favorise une image de soi positive et la confiance en soi chez les femmes rondes.

Offre des modèles inspirants pour les jeunes et les enfants, soulignant que la beauté existe sous toutes les formes et toutes les tailles.

Encourage l’inclusivité sociale et l’appréciation de la diversité des corps.

Reine Awoulaba incarne l’harmonie, la confiance et la célébration des formes généreuses et naturelles, inspirant le public à embrasser la diversité et l’expression de soi.

📍 Ne manquez pas Reine Awoulaba au Afro Caribbean Festival YYC – les 6 et 7 septembre au Cowboys Park, Calgary.

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Lot 6- 311 8 Street SW, Calgary
Calgary, AB

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+14035545596

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https://africanival.org/afocaribbeanfest/

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