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African Heritage Festival

Saturday August 29 2026 12:00pm

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The absolute peak of unapologetic cultural dominance—this is the DMV’s undisputed champion of massive, family-first celebrations. Lock in your calendar for Saturday, August 29, 2026 (12:00 PM–6:00 PM) as the Anne Arundel County African Diaspora Affairs crew completely takes over the historic Laurel Park Racetrack for the glorious 6th Annual African Heritage Festival.

Laurel Park
198 Laurel Racetrack Rd,
Laurel, , MD 20725
United States

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