Habari Gani! It’s Kwanzaa Time!

The Annual City-Wide Kwanzaa Celebration held by the National Black United Front – Kansas City Chapter (NBUF-KC) in partnership with the American Jazz Museum (AJM) celebrates our 37th anniversary with the theme “Lifting as We Climb”.

Kansas City is one of only a handful of cities nationwide that celebrate Kwanzaa a full seven (7) days. The first six (6) days, December 26 through December 31st are celebrated at the Historic Gem Theater on 18th and Vine, Kansas City, Missouri. It opens each evening at 6pm with the African Market. The program begins each night promptly at 7pm with a drum call and procession. The last day, January 1st, is celebrate at Nefertiti Ballroom in Kansas City, Kansas where we will climax with a program and unity feast. Again, starting promptly at 3pm with a drum call and procession.

Each night is hosted by a local community organization who highlights the principles of Kwanzaa with unique performances, speakers and talent. During the opening ceremony, we honor our Ancestors, our journey as a people and our elders. Kwanzaa is a family friendly celebration that encourages family, community and culture.