Africa Day Cork 2016

Irish Aid in association with Cork City Council and NCP Cork Presents: ✔ AFRICA DAY CORK 2016 ✔ Cork's Africa Day flagship event is back! This year's Irish Aid hosted event will be taking place on Saturday, 28th of May in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork also known as The Peace Park by Grand Pararde from 12:00 - 6:00. As always, the event is FREE of charge to attend and hopes to provide another great year of family-friendly fun. Main Stage ✔ We have another fantastic line-up this year, our Main Stage, will host a collection of Live Bands, Artists, Plays, Poets and much more. A range of exciting up-and-coming African or African-influenced acts, from big music ensembles to solo artists. Don’t miss out on discovering great, new music! DJs Line Ups DJ Sixco Ireland ✔ Dj Tempo Benson ✔ Dj-Grillz Ireland Artists: Raphael Olympío / Mark Mavambu YP/ Jay Ronic / Luki / Minnie Marley / Rodriquez & Jean Michele / Khaled / Victor / Benita Lennon / Kamili / Blue Music / Sarah & Beth / Andrea Williams / Te Kriss Effect Group Dancers ✔ Capoeira / Belly Dancers / Inkwekwezi Live Bands ✔ Choir / Light Runners Best Dressed ✔ There will also be ‘Best Dressed’ awards for those who come along in traditional African attire. Parade ✔ Meet up location: Dunnes Store , St Patricks Street @ 11AM Our African Day parade will see a range of diverse community groups showcasing their dance , music and traditional attire and much more. Family Fun ✔ Our Kids' zone, will be home to all kinds of exciting activities eg. face painting and hair-braiding. Awards ✔ This year Africa Day promise even more fun with lots of award categories including: 1. Africa Day Cork's Music Awards 2. Volunteer of the Year Awards 3. Next Generation awards 4. Specail recongnition awards 5. Cork's Break through Artist of the year and more Note: Consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited at this event.