# Event Details - **Event Name**: 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: The African Community Center of Denver is excited to host our 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving to welcome our refugee neighbors!About this EventECDC African Community Center of Denver (ACC) is hosting our 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving community dinner. Join us in welcoming Denver's refugee and immigrant community members by sharing an evening of food, friendship, and dancing.Hosted at the Z New Summit Conference & Event Center, celebrate the diversity of our community by sharing both traditional Thanksgiving food and globally inspired dishes with neighbors and friends! Whether you're a refugee or a supporter, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities.TicketsRefugee/Immigrant - FreeGeneral Admission - $20Child (12 and under) - $10**For general admission ticket holders only. Admission for children accompanying refugee/immigrant ticket holders is free.Dinner reservations are available at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 PM.Event VolunteersEvent volunteers should NOT reserve a ticket through Eventbrite. Eventbrite tickets are only for individuals attending the event as a guest. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please sign up for a volunteer shift via our SignUpGenius.ProgramA delicious buffet dinner provided by refugee and immigrant chefs working with our catering partner, RBazaar, and our faith-based food partners will be served from 5:00 - 8:30. Throughout the event there will be music, dancing, and children's activities.To honor our Muslim community members, this event will be alcohol-free and fully halal.5:00 PM Doors open; event access for 5:00PM ticket holders.6:00 PM Event access for 6:00PM ticket holders.7:00 PM Event access for 7:00 PM ticket holders.8:30 PM Chef tables close, food no longer served.9:00 PM Event ends.ParkingZ New Event Center is located in a shopping center. All shopping center parking is free and available to event guests.DonationsA First Thanksgiving, A Fresh Start – Stand With our Neighbors This Giving Season. Whether you're able to attend the event this year or not, you can support our refugee community by giving through Colorado Gives.Hygiene Care Bags at the event. Using the items on our list ensures each family receives the same essentials, bringing comfort and care to families celebrating Thanksgiving in the U.S. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/dd01a2b0-b238-11f0-9cbf-6f182a31b63f-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:The Colorado Health FoundationColorado AccessRegional Transportation District (RTD)Monarch Management and Investment GroupSkyport HospitalityErnst & Young LLCThank You to Our Event Partners:R BazaarDowntown Denver Islamic CenterWest + Main HomesEldorado Natural Spring WaterThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsHighlands Church - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aurora/20th-annual-refugee-first-thanksgiving/100001849046199959 - **Event Categories**: thanksgiving, business, food-drinks, health-wellness, shopping, nonprofit, kids, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Aurora - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: Z New Summit Conference & Event Center - **lat**: 39.7226309 - **long**: -104.8208811 - **full address**: Z New Summit Conference & Event Center, 411 Sable Boulevard, Aurora, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8009f921344dce15321b5fcdfbab3344c377cb20b8f16a76d1c9e5e4fe2c218c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0f3f2-gmir.jpg?v=1761461780 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving being held? - **A:** 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving takes place on Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Z New Summit Conference & Event Center, 411 Sable Boulevard, Aurora, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving? - **A:** 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving is organized by ECDC African Community Center of Denver. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 20th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aurora, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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