Umoja Fest & Parade

01/28/2026

Please join the next Judkins Park Renovation Open House!

At the event, you can learn about the community informed design and collect additional feedback on play equipment options and other renovation details.

February 7th, 2026, from 10 AM - 12 PM
Washington Middle School, 2101 S Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98144

The event will offer fun for kids and families, childcare, food, and raffles (including Seahawks gear for the big game)!

If you are unable to attend, you can still participate by filling out the survey below.

Take the survey and learn more!

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your thoughts!

09/13/2025

✨ THANK YOU ✨

Umoja Fest 2025 was a huge success because of YOU, our community, sponsors, & supporters who showed up with so much love & energy! ❤️💚🖤

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsorship partners whose support made this celebration possible. Your investment helps us keep this legacy alive for future generations.














We also want to give a very special THANK YOU to Jim Buchanan for his hard work, dedication, & true commitment to our community. We couldn’t have done it without you.

🌟 SAVE THE DATE 🌟
Umoja Fest 2026
📅 Saturday, August 1st & Sunday, August 2nd
📍Judkins Park, Central District Seattle

08/03/2025

🔥 DAY TWO OF UMOJA FEST IS HERE 🔥

Day One was UNFORGETTABLE! Y’all showed up & showed OUT, from the energy to the fashion to shutting down the park during Seattle’s BIGGEST group line dance ever when Cupid hit the stage 💃🏾🕺🏽 You looked absolutely beautiful doing it!

✨ And we’re just getting started…

🎉 We’re kicking off Day Two with VIBE BINGO hosted by Quest the MC & DJ Chuck D 🎶

Come play for FREE for your chance to win $100 and other amazing prizes 👏🏾🖤

🎶 Then we roll into an afternoon packed with local talent, DJs, & nonstop vibes on the Soul in the City Stage!

🔥 And we’re closing it out with LEGENDS:

➡️ Mr. Cheeks of the Lost Boyz bringing classic hip-hop heat
➡️ The one & only Johnny Gill hitting the stage to close out the night!

🎟️ REMINDER: You must RSVP on Eventbrite to enter the park!

Don’t wait ➡️ bit.ly/umojafest2025 (link in bio)

Let’s make Day Two even bigger, Seattle! 💛

08/03/2025

🔥 DAY TWO OF UMOJA FEST IS HERE 🔥

Day One was UNFORGETTABLE! Y’all showed up & showed OUT, from the energy to the fashion to shutting down the park during Seattle’s BIGGEST group line dance ever when Cupid hit the stage 💃🏾🕺🏽 You looked absolutely beautiful doing it!

✨ And we’re just getting started…

🎉 We’re kicking off Day Two with VIBE BINGO hosted by Quest the MC & DJ Chuck D 🎶

Come play for FREE for your chance to win $100 and other amazing prizes 👏🏾🖤

🎶 Then we roll into an afternoon packed with local talent, DJs, & nonstop vibes on the Soul in the City Stage!

🔥 And we’re closing it out with LEGENDS:

➡️ Mr. Cheeks of the Lost Boyz bringing classic hip-hop heat
➡️ The one & only Johnny Gill hitting the stage to close out the night!

🎟️ REMINDER: You must RSVP on Eventbrite to enter the park!

Don’t wait ➡️ bit.ly/umojafest2025

Let’s make Day Two even bigger, Seattle! 💛

08/03/2025

After the festival the party begins! Come party with Cupid to raise funds to keep UMOJA FEST going!!!

Can’t make it? Purchase a donation ticket for Sunday here: bit.ly/umojafest2025

08/02/2025

🎤✨ THE STAGE IS SET — SATURDAY’S LINEUP IS 🔥🔥🔥

We’re kicking off Umoja Fest 2025 with a full day of local talent, a fashion show, & nonstop energy on the Soul in the City Stage 🎶💃🏾🕺🏽

🎙️Featuring:
▫️Andra Green & The Solution
▫️Lady Mercedes
▫️Vic Daggs II
▫️Zaina the Phenom
▫️JustNce
▫️Jus Jada
▫️Poet Caution
▫️HBCU Collegiate Couture Fashion Show
▫️Samara Reign
▫️Jayza Duhon
▫️DJ Graham

🎉 Hosted by: Sweeng One & David Jackson

‼️TAP IN: Entry is FREE but RSVP is REQUIRED → bit.ly/umojafest2025 (link in bio)
📍Judkins Park | Historic Central District, Seattle
🕛 Gates open at 12PM — show kicks off at 1:10PM

🪩 Pull up early, bring your crew, and get ready for a full day of UNITY, MUSIC & JOY.

📲 Swipe to see each performer & tag your favorites so they know you’re showing up for them! 🤩

08/02/2025

🔥 UMOJA FEST MERCH DROP IS LIVE! 🔥

We’re making history with the BIGGEST group line dance the PNW has ever seen & when Cupid hits the stage Saturday, you already know the fans will be clacking! 💃🏽🌀

Don’t be the only one in the line without a fan, they’re not just for staying cool, they’re part of the moment. Trust us, you’ll want one in your hand when the beat drops.

👕 And while you’re at it, grab the LIMITED EDITION Umoja Fest 2025 t-shirt featuring our 2025 logo! Perfect for repping the culture now & keeping as a piece of history later.

🎟 RSVP for your FREE entry & pre-order your merch now on Eventbrite: bit.ly/umojafest2025

🌀 Fans: $10 (pre-sale only)
👕 Shirts: $25 (pre-sale only)
✅ Pick up at the Umoja Fest Info Booth

💥 Presale ends at 11 AM Saturday online.

Festival pricing: Shirts $30 | Fans $12 or 2 for $20

Lock it in early, limited quantities. These will sell out FAST! 💨

08/01/2025

🎤 A SHOW SO BIG… WE HAD TO BRING TWO HOSTS! 🎤
MEET YOUR SATURDAY CO-HOST: DAVID JACKSON 💥

Born & raised in Seattle’s Central District, David is an entrepreneur, producer, emcee & the voice behind the Seattle Connected podcast — where he highlights the city’s rising movers & shakers 🏙️🎙️

When it comes to Umoja Fest, David says it best:
“It’s literally a community family reunion, from the vendors to the performers to the food. The people are what make it special.”

Catch him rocking the mic Saturday at Umoja Fest 2025, let’s make some noise for one of our own! 💥

08/01/2025

✨Heads up! FREE ENTRY = RSVP REQUIRED ✨
Umoja Fest 2025 is fully fenced in this year, with four points of entry! Festival map & details will drop tomorrow. 🎉

🗓 Coming both days? Register for each day.
🎟 Admission is free, but donation tickets help keep Umoja Fest alive — even $5 makes a difference!

Lock in your spot now & tag a friend, share this post, and spread the word, let’s keep the vibes going year after year 💥

RSVP here:

Celebrate Black culture, community & legacy at Umoja Fest 2025! Music, food, art, vendors & more in Seattle’s Central District!

07/31/2025

🎤 SATURDAY HOST SPOTLIGHT 🎤
Say less… we had to bring the energy for Saturday 💯

Meet Sweeng One — one of two dope hosts holding it down on the Umoja Fest stage this Saturday!
Comedian. Radio Host. Podcast Producer. Dad. Grandpa.
Seattle by way of Chicago 🏙️
Founder of Mood Sweeng Clothing, Sweeng Vision, & Who’s Ranking Radio 🎙️

He’s bringing jokes, vibes, & top notch energy to the mic, you already know it’s gonna be a MOVIE 🎬🔥

Stay tuned for the second host drop 👀