City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 29, 2017

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, Parks and Recreation
573-874-7465, [email protected]create new email

City Kwanzaa celebration set for Dec. 9

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Parks and Recreation's annual City Kwanzaa Celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 702 Banks Ave. The event has been rescheduled from its original date of Dec. 2.

Kwanzaa is an African-American holiday which is based around developing positive families and communities.  Traditional African or Afro-centric attire is suggested but not required. 

The event will start with a business expo and social time, followed by entertainment and ceremony at 3 p.m. A holiday feast will cap off the festivities. Kwanzaa is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Parks and Recreation at 573-874-7460.  



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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