Jan. 31, 2008

Contact: Richard Symchak - 837-8032

24th ANNUAL HARAMBEE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES UNITY FEB. 9

The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department’s Northwest Center hosts the 24th Annual Harambee Festival Saturday, Feb. 9 from noon-7 p.m. at Mansfield Park, 2160 N. Sixth Ave.

“Our festival is a call to unity throughout the community and represents a coming together in celebration of Black History Month,” says Donna Liggins, center supervisor.

Harambee, pronounced ha-RAM-bay, is Swahili for “coming together.”

The free event includes ethnic entertainment, sweet potato pie contest, jumping castles for children and 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

Information on community resources and food vendors will also be featured.

For more information, call the Northwest Center at 791-3247 or 3249.