African/Caribbean International Festival of Life
Jul 3, 2009 (Friday)
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Event details: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life
Description
Independence Day celebration of culture
Over 100 international acts and local acts will perform on two stages and over 200 exhibitors will be on display at this Independence Day weekend celebration of culture and music!
A complete family festival of music, food, arts, crafts, talent contests and more! In addition, the best of reggae, calypso, gospel, african and other entertainers.
Students facing economic struggles can register for the chance of receiving a scholarship at this festival (email festoflife@gmail.com for more information).
Tickets are FREE to kids under six years old
$5 ages 7-12 and seniors 65 years and over
Advance $10 Adult and Youth over 12 available at ticketmaster.com or 312.559.1212
$15 at the gate
For more information, please visit festivaloflife.biz
Cost
25.00 to 25.00More about Washington Park
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