Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts 18th Annual African-American Festival
February 22nd-23rd
Aquarium Festival Celebrates African-American Culture During National Black History Month
WHAT: Celebrating the richness and diversity of African-American and Africanc ultures, the Aquarium’s eighteenth annual African-AmericanF estival will take place on Saturday and Sunday,February 22 and 23,from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Guests can experience performances by local African-American groups,including Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circle musicians, and West African dancers.The festival will also feature cultural displays, handmade craft work, and storytellers.Guests will have the opportunity to meet and learn about animals from Africa with special guests Conservation Ambassadors.Visiting animals include a lemur, serval cat, crocodile, eagle owl, chameleon, and African bullfrog.Guests can explore the festival’s offerings and discover the wonders of the Pacific Oceanat the Aquarium.The Heritage Award will be presented on Saturday, February 22,at 12:20 p.m.to H. Maxie-Viltzin recognition of her dedicated service to the African-American community.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday,February 22-23,2020,9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific,100 Aquarium Way,Long Beach, CA 90802 More Info
COST: Free to children under age three and Aquarium members and included with general admission for the public / General admission: $34.95 adult (12+), $31.95 senior (62+), and $24.95 child (3-11)
AQUARIUM: The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium isdedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the new Pacific Visions wing, Ocean Science Center, Molina Animal Care Center, and the Tentacles and Ink and FROGS: Dazzling & Disappearing exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits,the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Field trips for schoolchildren are offered at a heavily discounted rate, from $7 to $8.50 per student. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits. Convenient parking is available for $8 with Aquarium validation
Cultural Demonstrators & Exhibitors / Great Hall
African Craftwork – Welcome 2 Afrika
Cultural Fashionwear – Zags Clothing
Art Display – Betty Evans
Beaded Art – Piasart
Forgotten Images – A Celebration of African and African-American History
George Washington Carver Museum of California
HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY:
One Lucky subscriber will win a Family 4-pack of tickets to The African-American Festival at the Aquarium of the Pacific February 22-23rd
ONE entry per email address. Must be an Anaheim-Buena Park subscriber to win. Giveaway period: Now thru Tuesday, February 18th, 2020