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Africanival is the chance for all Edmontonians to celebrate the colourful, rich, and diverse cultures of people of Africa! Be at Churchill Square from June 5 to 7, to enjoy fantastic cultural performances, magnificent fashion shows, and a wide variety of delicious cultural dishes. Plus, don’t miss out on the Kids Corner<\/a>, with face painting, drumming, a bouncy castle, and activities focused on developing artistic talents!<\/p>\n

Africanival 2026:<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> June 5-7, 2026
\nVenue<\/strong>: Churchill Square
\nAddress:<\/strong> 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.africanival.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Looking for more great festivals? Check out our
\nULTIMATE Year-Round Guide to Festivals<\/a>\u00a0in Edmonton (and area)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africanival is the chance for all Edmontonians to celebrate the colourful, rich, and diverse cultures of people of Africa! Be at Churchill Square from June 5 to 7, to enjoy fantastic cultural performances, magnificent fashion shows, and a wide variety of delicious cultural dishes. Plus, don’t miss out on the
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