Name: KIDZAFEST “ Dance-a-palooza
Start: 2026-08-21T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Veterans Plaza

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KIDZAFEST Dance-a-palooza is a premier  summer family dance festival bringing together the community, youth dancers, professional mentors, and top-tier choreographers to celebrate African performing arts and cultural exchange, while’s fostering a love and appreciation for cultural diplomacy. Admission is free. Food and merchandise for sale. Registration is required. <a href="https://givebutter.com/kidzafest-silverspring" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">GET TICKETS</a>

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