# Event Details - **Event Name**: Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity" - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Come join the fun at the City of Laurel's Community & Culture Day for food, music, and good vibes!About this EventCity of Laurel Community & Culture DayJoin the City of Laurel, the Multicultural Advisory Committee, Chaired by Councilwoman Kyla Clark, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. as we celebrate culture, connection, and community.This year's theme, "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity," reflects the spirit of bringing people together through shared experiences and cultural traditions.This FREE event welcomes residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy live performances, local artisans, vendors, delicious food trucks, and interactive cultural activities that showcase the rich diversity that makes Laurel such a vibrant community.We'll kick off the celebration with a Parade of Flags, and we invite community members to proudly represent their heritage and countries of origin as we open the festivities together. Anyone interested in participating in the parade is encouraged to email multiculturalcommittee@laurel.md.us to sign up.Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of culture, community, and celebration.Thank You to Our Sponsors!Premier Stage SponsorDelta BingoCommunity LevelWawaLightBright AcademySupporting LevelLeafguardWinning in Sports and EducationAbout the Multicultural Advisory CommitteeLearn more about the City of LaurelCommunity & Culture DaySaturday, September 12, 2026520 8th Street (between Laurel Library and McCullough Field)Time: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.Want to be a vendor or a performer?Introductory Fees:$75: Food Trucks or Food Truck Size$50: Table Vendors (selling items)$25: Information Organization Tables (Limited Space)Note: Each vendor must bring their own 10x10 tent (optional), vendor table, and chairs. Email completed vendor application to: multiculturalcommittee@laurel.md.usSponsorship Opportunities:Premier Stage Sponsor: $3,000Partner Sponsor: $1,500Community Sponsor: $500-$999Supporting Sponsor: $250 - $499Product/Giveaway: In-KindEmail kclark@laurel.md.us for more information.Interested in volunteering during the event? Contact Carreen Koubek at ckoubek@laurel.md.us.General Questions? Contact Committee Chair, Councilwoman Kyla Clark, kclark@laurel.md.us.After Event Survey https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1b3b4160-a687-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w592-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1b509e20-a687-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1b6dea20-a687-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w987-h740-dcc8c8d8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1b8346e0-a687-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w987-h740-dce8e8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1b939a90-a687-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w555-h740-dc786868-gmir.jpg AgendaπŸ•‘: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM(Main Stage) Opening CeremonyInfo: The celebration begins! Join us at 2:00 PM sharp as we officially open Community & Culture Day with a powerful and unforgettable ceremony. We will welcome our community, honor the cultures that make Laurel so vibrant, and kick off the festivities with our historic moment. You will want to be here from the very start. Arrive early, find your spot, and get ready to celebrate!πŸ•‘: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM(Main Stage) Special Guest & MC: R. Ummi Modeste (Author & Speaker)Info: We are thrilled to welcome Laurel's very own R. Ummi Modeste to our stage! A Brooklyn native, retired New York City educator, poet, author, and proud Laurel resident, Ummi has spent decades uplifting communities through the power of words, storytelling, and social justice. A founding member of the East Brooklyn Poets and facilitator of writing workshops across the US and internationally, she is a true champion of culture and creativity. We could not think of a more perfect voice to guide us through this incredible afternoon.πŸ•‘: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM(Main Stage) Interfaith Community Blessing Info: (Main StageBefore the celebration truly gets underway, we pause for a powerful and meaningful moment. Join us as faith leaders from across the Laurel community come together to bless our gathering, each offering a prayer in their own tradition and religious practice. This is a beautiful reflection of the diversity and unity that defines our community, Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity. No matter your faith or background, all are welcome to stand together in this special moment of blessing, gratitude, and hope.πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM(Main Stage) Welcome by Mayor & City CouncilInfo: (Main Stage)We are honored to welcome the Mayor and Members of the Laurel City Council to the stage! Join us as our City's leaders take a moment to celebrate this incredible community, share their excitement for Community & Culture Day, and officially welcome everyone to this historic celebration. This is YOUR city, and THESE are YOUR leaders. Come out and show them some love!πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM(Main Stage) Meet Your Multicultural Advisory CommitteeInfo: Please join us in celebrating the members of the City of Laurel Multicultural Advisory Committee, the visionaries behind this incredible celebration! Each member will be introduced and recognized for their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community. Give them the love and appreciation they deserve!πŸ•‘: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM(Main Stage) Live Performance: Ms. AmarachiHost: Ms. AmarachiInfo: Representing right here from Prince George's County, MD, Ms. Amarachi is taking the stage! A multi-talented rapper, performer, and rising independent artist, Ms. Amarachi uses her voice to uplift and impact the communities she comes from. With four EPs and multiple singles featured across DMV publications and beyond, she brings real, authentic energy to everything she does. She will be performing three songs, Takeover, I See You Sis, and Try Him. Get ready for performances you will not forget!πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 03:40 PM(Main Stage) Spoken Word: Absa Weird, "Anyone in Need of a Reminder"Host: Absa WeirdInfo: Get ready to feel something! Absa Weird is your new favorite writer and we are so excited to welcome her to our stage! With 13 years of writing and 7 years of performing spoken word, Absa has captivated crowds of up to 5,000 people with her unapologetic celebration of everything that makes us uniquely ourselves. Heavily influenced by her Senegalese-American identity, political advocacy, and a deep love of fantasy novels, her work is raw, real, and deeply human. Today she performs her piece "Anyone in Need of a Reminder", and trust us, you need to hear it. Embrace your inner weirdo and follow her journey to publication at www.absaweird.com!πŸ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM(Main Stage) Afrobeats and Amapiano Dance Experience with Jennifer FosuaahHost: Freedom Energy Expression (FEE)Info: Get on your feet; this one is for EVERYONE! Jennifer Fosuaah, Founder of Freedom Energy Expression (FEE), is bringing a fun, beginner-friendly Afrobeats and Amapiano dance experience to our stage! Together we will learn the "Azonto Ghost" by Ghanaian artist Bisa Kdei. No experience needed, just bring your energy and your best moves! Learn. Connect. Express.πŸ•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM(Atrium Area) Yoga & Restorative Mindfullness Session with Christian Williams Host: Christian Williams: Where She GrowsInfo: Take a breath and slow down with us! Christian Williams, mindfulness facilitator, certified Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga teacher trained through Sankofa Yoga & Wellness Center right here in Laurel, MD, and founder of Where She Grows, is bringing a gentle, grounding outdoor mindfulness experience to our stage. Expect breathwork, mindful movement, and moments of stillness to help you reset and reconnect, right here under the open sky. No prior experience needed, just come as you are!πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM(Main Stage) Multicultural Dance Party with DJ AggieInfo: Keep the energy going! DJ Aggie takes over the stage with a hot mix of multicultural tunes guaranteed to get everyone on their feet! From Afrobeats to Latin rhythms, R&B to global hits, this is your time to dance, connect, and celebrate with your community before our closing act takes the stage. Clear some space because the dance floor is OPEN!πŸ•‘: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM(Main Stage) Suttle Squad BandHost: Suttle Squad Band Info: We are closing out Community & Culture Day with a BANG! Laurel's favorite band, SquadSuttle, is taking the stage to close out our celebration! Known for fusing the iconic go-go pocket beat with smooth R&B vocals and serious stage energy, Suttle always delivers. You know them from the Sounds of the Towne concert series; now they are bringing that same incredible energy to our block! Bring your chairs, bring your people, and come ready to dance. You do NOT want to miss this! View their recent performance at the Laurel Towne Center Concert Series: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DNeU6UU9s/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laurel/community-and-culture-day-connected-by-community-enriched-by-diversity/100001991832221794 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, literary-art, music, health-wellness, performances, food-drinks, yoga, concerts, sports, workshops, parades, spoken-word, parties, volunteering, storytelling, bingo - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-12T18:00:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: 520 8th St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Laurel - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: 520 8th St - **lat**: 39.103139 - **long**: -76.8570843 - **full address**: 520 8th St, 520 8th Street, Laurel, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0fe562210c875bf5ee94fa67c82f580247d691e94c55e0c94d150b0ff80c3eaf-rimg-w1200-h600-dc322f06-gmir.jpg?v=1781671282 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity" being held? - **A:** Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity" takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 520 8th St, 520 8th Street, Laurel, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity"? - **A:** Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity" is organized by City of Laurel, Maryland & Councilwoman Kyla Clark. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Community & Culture Day: "Connected by Community, Enriched by Diversity" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Laurel, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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