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One Human Family Since 2002, World Refugee Day Chicago (WRD) has commemorated World Refugee Day by organizing events, workshops, conferences, lunches, street parades, downtown rallies, guest speakers, as well as diverse multicultural performances by members of the Chicago refugee community. WRD Chicago is organized by staff, volunteers, and refugee advocates and supporters from various organizations focused on welcoming and serving refugees. |
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Events
The Power of Refugees
World Refugee Day Chicago 2023 Advocacy Event
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Daley Plaza
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Featuring a performance by Bassel & The Supernaturals.
World Refugee Day Chicago 2023 Celebration!
Performances. Picnic. Soccer Tournament. Kids' Activities.
"We Are One Human Family" Rally.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Foster Beach Park
This program is partially supported by a grant from the
City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE).
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9am
Soccer Tournament and Kids' activities begin, Opening Remarks 10am Performances by Tzu-Tsen Wu, Tanya Sigidin, Mandala Arts and Dance Peace, and Abdullah Zaheri 12pm Picnic (complimentary lunch), Refugee Solidarity Rally, DJ Kiran 1pm Performances by Samir Al-Omar, Angel David Salas Marcano, Ssebina Richard and Nabankema Mariam, Center of Peruvian Arts + Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council - Ballet Folklorico, and Hamid 3pm Soccer Tournament championship, Capoeira Circle with Beto deFreitas + Capoeira Angola 4pm Event finish |
Join us for a day of...
THERE'S MORE!
Soccer Tournament
Do you have a team that would like to participate? E-mail chicagoworldrefugeeday@gmail.com for more information. |
Dance Classes
The celebration will include a dance class and other ways to participate. |
Kids' Activities
The celebration includes kids' activities including games and prizes. |