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July 23, July 26 & July 29 @ Columbus Ohio

Join and Celebrate with us

About the Bicentennial Edition

Join us for the 175th Liberian Independence & Bicentennial Celebration, one of the largest, family-centric African and New American Celebrations in Ohio!

Liberians In Columbus Inc. (LICI) celebrates the 175th Independence of the Republic of Liberia. This year is unique as we commemorate 200 Years of the land of return, freedom, and pan-African leadership. For the last thirty-six years, Liberians in Columbus have taken pride in bringing Liberian culture and arts to Columbus, Ohio. It is our 4th year as producer of the Culture Fusion Festival. Additionally, our annual gala will showcase Liberia’s history, arts, and culture to our friends.

We look forward to working with your organization to present quality West African entertainment, dance, music, food, culture, art, and activities for the entire community to enjoy.

More than 7,000 people are expected to attend the Cultural Fusion Festival, State House Proclamation & Flag Raising, and the Gala and Fundraising Dinner to be immersed in the diverse Liberian/Pan African and West African cultures. By becoming a sponsor of our Independence and Bicentennial Celebration, your organization will make lasting connections with our audience, gain media exposure, promote your organization’s community involvement, provide resources, share employment opportunities, and more.

Participation in our Independence and Bicentennial Celebration is also an excellent opportunity to learn about what became of the children of the formerly enslaved African Americans who departed the shores of Virginia 200 years ago in search of their motherland. And to support the growing diversity of our community in which we all live, work and play.

SPECIAL GUESTS & SPEAKERS

Ambassador George S. W. Patten
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Ambassador George S. W. Patten

Sr. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States of America, Canada and Mexico Washington DC

Honorable Latyna M. Humphrey
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Honorable Latyna M. Humphrey

Ohio State Representative, District 26

Mayor Wilmot Collins
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Mayor Wilmot Collins

Mayor of Helena, Montana

Council member Wynfred Russell
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Council member Wynfred Russell

City of Brooklyn Park MN

Mr. Emmanuel Wettee
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Mr. Emmanuel Wettee

Director, All Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship

PROGRAM

Culture Fusion Festival

WE ARE BACK!!!! Our 4th Year Hosting the Cultural Fusion Festival in Celebration of Liberia's 175th Independence Day. This Year we also will be celebrating the Bicentennial - The Great return of FREE African Americans to Africa once slavery was abolished and forming the Great Nation of Liberia.   The 2K22 festival will be EPIC! Mark your calendar. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT! Live Music and Entertainment Health Fair and Screening Sports and Athletics Activities Games for Family and Children Food  Food  Food

12PM to 9PM

Nafzger Park 2845 Noe Bixby Rd, Columbus, OH 43232

Flag Raising Ceremony

Join us to celebrate Liberia: the land of return-celebrating 200 years of freedom and pan-African leadership at the Ohio State House. We are excited this year to have

Ambassador George S. W. Patten Sr. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States of America, Canada and Mexico Washington DC



10:00 AM

The Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Square Columbus, OH 43215

Bicentennial Gala & Fundraiser

Participate in our Fundraising Event and Celebrate Liberia: the land of return-celebrating 200 years of freedom and pan-African leadership. Enjoy a night of fundraising, great food, festivities, dancing and awards. Great Deals & Partnership Opportunities Available! Patron Ticket includes Reserved Seating, Recognition in Program Booklet, LICI Goody Bags and Complimentary Champagne. Group/Corporate Ticket includes Reserved Seating for 10, Recognition in Program Booklet and Event Screen, LICI Goody Bags and 2 Bottles of Complimentary Champagne.

6 :00PM

Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center 1630 Schrock Road Columbus, OH 43229

Sponsorship Opportunities

More than 7,000 people are expected to attend the Cultural Fusion Festival, State House Proclamation & Flag Raising, and the Gala and Fundraising Dinner to be immersed in the diverse Liberian/Pan African and West African cultures.

By becoming a sponsor of our Independence and Bicentennial Celebration, your organization will make lasting connections with our audience, gain media exposure, promote your organization’s community involvement, provide resources, share employment opportunities, and more.

Sponsorship Opportunities

More than 7,000 people are expected to attend the Cultural Fusion Festival, State House Proclamation & Flag Raising, and the Gala and Fundraising Dinner to be immersed in the diverse Liberian/Pan African and West African cultures.

By becoming a sponsor of our Independence and Bicentennial Celebration, your organization will make lasting connections with our audience, gain media exposure, promote your organization’s community involvement, provide resources, share employment opportunities, and more.

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