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HBCU Festival at theMann

Date:
Saturday, May 20, 2023 - 10:00am - 6:00pm Location:
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA
19131
United States
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Join us at the first-ever HBCU Festival Presented by TD Bank at the Mann on May 20, 2023! This FREE festival will be an all-day community event celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their vibrant culture. As an interactive college fair featuring representatives from national and regional HBCUs, the festival will serve to engage and inspire the next generation of students while celebrating the rich and varied performing arts that are integral to HBCU culture.
The festival will include performances by guest artists as well as live HBCU choirs, marching bands, majorettes, and cheer squads. Attendees can also enjoy masterclasses by choral and band directors, panel discussions on college affairs, and more. There will be food trucks and plenty of family-friendly activities such as face painting, balloon making, crafts, and more around the campus for all to enjoy!
Click here to register for free tickets. This is a free event open to the public. Entry is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. More information can be found here.