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Aquarium Hosts 16th Annual African-American Festival, February 24-25

Aquarium festival celebrates African and African-American culture during National Black History Month.

Mardi gras dancer with African American Festival text overlay

January 22, 2018

Celebrating the richness and diversity of African-American and African cultures, the Aquarium’s sixteenth annual African-American Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 24 and 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guests can experience the sights and sounds of performances by local African-American groups, including Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circle musicians, and West African dancers. The festival will also feature cultural displays, handmade craftwork, and storytellers. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the festival’s offerings and discover the wonders of the Pacific Ocean at the Aquarium.

When: Saturday and Sunday, February 24-25, 2018, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Cost: Free to Aquarium members and included with general admission for the public. General admission: $29.95 adult (12+), $26.95 senior (62+), and $17.95 child (3-11).

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