Following African tradition, we open each Festival day with traditional African drumming .This image is of S.H.I.N.E. Mwausi led by Rene Fisher-Mims (second from right).
LA City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr., Council District 10
Azar Lawrence, Barbara Morrison, Miles Mosely
Mark-Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor 2nd District, Los Angeles County
We put a smile on everyone’s face. Join our audience of beautiful people!
Thank you Union Bank; a sponsor for the 6th consecutive year!
Shop our Village Marketplace with over 80 fine art and quality craft vendors from around the nation!
The legendary Dulan’s on Crenshaw is the proud sponsor of our VIP Hospitality Suite for the third year!
Culture is the fabric that binds us together as one community.
The Raw 2 the Roots Natural Hair Show presented by Crème of Nature.
Kamasi Washington, Medusa, and Leon “Da Lion” Mobley
LA Naturals, the largest natural hair meetup.com group on the West Coast w/over 1,100 members!
Dibs Pro Audio Worldwide is our official sound company for four consecutive years!
Superior Grocers is a proud sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. They also support our focus on education by providing scholarships for two schools in our district at our Festival!
Juan Roberts Design & Photography is a taste-maker and responsible for all the amazing images captured at our Festival. Juan is also a partner in The Leimert Park Village Group.
Mc Donald’s is a proud sponsor for the fifth consecutive year! Come out and enjoy a complimentary refreshing cold smoothie!
Kettle Corn & Stuff is a proud second year sponsor. CEO & Owner Keith Jackson is also a partner in The Leimert Park Village Group.