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.


Events


"Solidarity with Refugees"
World Refugee Day Chicago 2025 Advocacy Event
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
​12:00 - 1:00 PM

Speakers and performance by Dance Peace.

World Refugee Day Chicago 2025 Celebration!
Picnic. Performances. Soccer Tournament. Kids' Activities. Resource Fair.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Foster Beach Park, 5200 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60640
​9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The theme for World Refugee Day 2025 is "Community as a Superpower". This theme emphasizes the power of communities to support and welcome refugees, highlighting their contributions and the vital role they play in fostering inclusive societies. 
*All organizations tabling at the event must bring their own tables and chairs!

2025 CELEBRATION SCHEDULE
8:00 AM Soccer Tournament starts
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Event Kickoff, Welcome, and Speakers
Tanya Sigidin
Angel David Salas Marcano
​Open Dance Party

12:00 - 1:00 PICNIC LUNCH
Free. Offered as supplies available.

1:00 - 3:30
Samir and Jamil Al-Omar
Abrahim Mellish "Zondo"
DJ Kevin Thywill

Approximately 4:00pm
​Soccer Tournament Trophy Ceremony
Join us for a day of...

LIVE
MUSIC
DANCE

Each year, the celebration features live music and dance performances.

THERE'S MORE!

Soccer Tournament
Kicking off and continuing throughout the celebration until we have a winner!

Do you have a team that would like to participate?
​E-mail [email protected] for more information. 
Speakers​
Learn more about refugee topics, trends, issues, and joys through our lineup of talented speakers
Kids' Activities
This event is intended for all members of the family! 
​Children can enjoy many activities and games at the Kids Tent