2024 Highlights
ODUNDE Street Festival
The blockbuster ODUNDE Street Festival fills the streets of Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood with droves of vendors and thousands of festivalgoers on Sunday, June 9, 2024 beginning at noon.
Taking place around a 15-block radius centered at the intersection of 23rd and South streets, the open-air celebration is free to attend, with pay-as-you-go food and refreshments.
The day kicks off at noon with a colorful procession from 23rd & South streets to the Schuylkill River, featuring traditional offerings of fruit and flowers to Oshun, the Yoruba goddess of the river.
The festivities continue with a packed schedule of live music and dance performances taking place on two designated stages.
The food is a huge attraction at the ODUNDE Festival, with a variety of purveyors serving all sorts of African, Caribbean and soul fare.
More than 100 vendors sell handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry and more. Beyond shopping from local vendors, the festival’s African marketplace promises authentic items from Africa, the Caribbean and Brazil.
  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia
The day ends with a must-see performance from R&B legends Dru Hill on the main South Street stage.
More Events
In the week leading up to the main event, ODUNDE hosts a variety of programs, including wellness activities, happy hours, talks featuring leading Black voices in entrepreneurship and business, and more.
  — Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia
Events from June 2 to 8, 2024 include:
Yoga in the Park
Bring your mat: Instructor Steven Westbrook III leads students in an open-air yoga class in one of Philly’s most iconic green spaces LOVE Park (Sunday, June 2, 2024).
Convo with the CEO: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs
Join ODUNDE CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West at Old City restaurant AMINA for an inspirational conversation with Philly entrepreneurs Felicia Wilson of AMINA Hospitality and Dr. Maya and Dr. Kayla Johnstone of FoodChasers Kitchen (Monday, June 3, 2024).
Love Now Magazine Summer Issue Release Outdoor Happy Hour & Dance Party
Celebrate the release of Love Now Magazine’s newest edition — featuring none other than ODUNDE CEO Oshunbumi Fernandez-West on the cover — at this outdoor Afrobeats happy hour. Tickets are required and include the summer issue of the magazine (Tuesday, June 4, 2024).
ODUNDE on the Plaza
Want a sneak peek of what to expect at this year’s big street festival? Stop by the Comcast Plaza during your lunch for DIY crafts, live art and a dance performance by festival performers Kulu Mele (June 5, 2024).
Check out the official website for details and the full lineup of ODUNDE week programming.
