Cherie C.
6/12/2007
Apparently, Odunde, Inc does many things. The only thing that I've experience is the Odunde festival, held in June on South Street near Grays Ferry. Like many ethnic festivals, there were...
Odunde
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2308 Grays Ferry Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19146
The Odunde Festival, established in 1975 by Lois Fernandez, is the largest African American street festival in the United States, attracting up to 500,000 attendees each year. Celebrating the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people from Nigeria, this vibrant festival features a colorful procession culminating at the Schuylkill River, where offerings are made to Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of the river.
Spanning 16 city blocks in South Philadelphia, Odunde showcases an authentic African marketplace with vendors from around the world, offering diverse merchandise, food, and entertainment. Since its inception with a modest $100 grant, the festival has grown significantly, contributing an estimated $30 million to the state economy and $28 million to Philadelphia's economy annually.
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Kelley S.
12/10/2021
So proud of my people ! The rich elegance of African history, pride and community on full display! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
Christine B.
6/12/2011
I happened upon the Odunde festival on a Saturday morning when I was trying to get my car out of the lot. The gate was blocked by a tent, which was not a pleasant start to my day because I had...
Gail J.
6/5/2020
It is a fun time for all. ODUNDE started in 1975 and has grown to have about 500,000 participants. Lots of music and food. Because of the Coronavirus ODUNDE is going to be a week long virtual...
Doug H.
6/11/2017
Poorly coordinated festival so residents can't get out or in. It's my least favorite weekend of the year. Really wish they would move it somewhere else.
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