Seasonal & Holidays

Boathouse Row Lights Up For Day 1 Of Kwanzaa In Philadelphia: "It's A Celebration Of The Principles"

The city of Philadelphia teamed up with the Kwanzaa Cooperative for the festive celebration at Eagle Pavilion at the Fairmount Water Works.

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December 27, 2024

Boathouse Row was lit up for Kwanzaa on Thursday night.

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The city of Philadelphia teamed up with the Kwanzaa Cooperative for the festive celebration at Eagle Pavilion at the Fairmount Water Works.

"I was tearing up because I am thinking of so many of our members who struggled over the years to get this level of recognition," said Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza of the Kwanzaa Cooperative.

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