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Sunday, June 1 - Monday, June 30, 2025

Immigrant Heritage Month

Celebrating our shared heritage as an immigrant city and recognizing the important contributions of immigrants to Philadelphia.

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Sunday, June 1 - Monday, June 30, 2025

In June, Philadelphia celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month, a special time to recognize and honor the valuable contributions immigrants make to our city.

This year’s theme, “Generations of Strength: Honoring the Past, Building the Future,” highlights the importance of celebrating the legacy of earlier generations and empowering today’s youth to shape tomorrow’s community.

Throughout the month, residents and local organizations will join together to celebrate immigrant experiences, encourage cultural understanding, and reaffirm Philadelphia’s commitment to welcoming and supporting immigrants.

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Events

  • Jun
    6
    Caribbean Business Roundtables by ODUNDE Festival
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    Caribbean Business Roundtables by ODUNDE Festival

    June 6, 2025
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    Join ODUNDE Festival's Caribbean Business Roundtables on June 6, 2025! You must register at odundefestival.org.  Event link: odundefestival.org
  • Jun
    6
    African Business Roundtables by ODUNDE Festival
    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    African Business Roundtables by ODUNDE Festival

    June 6, 2025
    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 2 hours
    Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    Join ODUNDE Festival's African Business Roundtables on June 6, 2025! You must register at odundefestival.org.  Event link: odundefestival.org
  • Jun
    6
    Office of Immigrant Affairs Immigrant Heritage Month Kick Off Celebration
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA

    Office of Immigrant Affairs Immigrant Heritage Month Kick Off Celebration

    June 6, 2025
    7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 2 hours
    JFK Plaza (Love Park), Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Experience The Philadelphians—a powerful public art projection honoring Philadelphia’s immigrant communities, past and present. Created by local artists Hironaka & Suib, the work lights up LOVE Park daily, alongside engaging workshops, talks, and community events.

City partners

  • Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
  • Department of Commerce
  • Creative Philadelphia
  • Office of the City Representative
  • Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
  • Mayor’s Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrant Affairs
  • Mural Arts
  • Managing Director’s Office
  • Philadelphia City Council

Community partners

  • ACANA
  • African Restaurant Week
  • Alliance Française de Philadelphie
  • Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce
  • Caribbean Community in Philadelphia
  • Catholic Social Services
  • Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra
  • Esperanza
  • Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia (FECGP)
  • Free Library of Philadelphia

  • Gapura
  • Global Jamaica Diaspora Council
  • HIAS Pennsylvania
  • Jamaica Diaspora Northeast
  • Nationalities Services Center
  • Office of Representative Dwight Evans
  • One Caribbean
  • Philadelphia City Institute
  • Rara Militant 215
  • Young Caribbean Professional Network


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