The celebration begins on Friday, December 26, with the Kwanzaa Parade stepping off at 11:00 a.m. from the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Adams Boulevard, leading into the first day of festival programming in Leimert Park. The Leimert Park Kwanzaa Festival is a week of gatherings and local business activations rooted in cultural tradition and the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, building unity, purpose, and connection across the community.
The Festival Kickoff (Umoja/Unity) runs 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring live entertainment, cultural activities, vendors, and community-centered offerings.
Festival Kickoff: Umoja (Unity)
Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m./Candlelight Ceremony 5:00 pm
Sika (Fri/Sat/Sun) — 4325 Degnan Blvd
Imani Gardens, Chefamin Jr
@kathyskitchen — 7701 Crenshaw Blvd
2025–2026 Kwanzaa Festival Schedule (By Principle)
Additional week-long activities include a Candlelight Ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) — Sat, 12/27
Queen Aminah's — 4339 Degnan Blvd
Kaos Networkz — 4343 Leimert Blvd
Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) — Sun, 12/28
Sika — 4325 Degnan Blvd
Plant Chica — 4311 Degnan Blvd
Sole Folks — 4317 Degnan Blvd
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) — Mon, 12/29
Neighbors Skate Shop — 4344 Degnan Blvd
Nia (Purpose) — Tue, 12/30
Nappily Naturals — 4342 Degnan Blvd
Kuumba (Creativity) — Wed, 12/31
All Chill Ice Cream — 3415 W 43rd Pl
Imani (Faith) — Thu, 1/1
Queen Aminah's — 4339 Degnan Blvd
Media are invited to cover the parade, opening-day festivities, and principle-based activations throughout the week. Visual opportunities include the parade procession, live performances, vendor marketplace, family activities, community "break bread" moments, and giveaways.
For more details, call: 323-873-7885
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Source: Rich Girl Productions
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