Minister Neale Richmond launches event programme for Africa Day 2025
Africa Day Waterford to take place on Saturday 24th May 2025
The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has launched the nationwide programme of events for Africa Day 2025. This year’s Africa Day Waterford will take place on Saturday, May 24th from 11am to 4pm at Waterford Cultural Quarter / O’Connell St.
As part of Africa Day Waterford, there will be live music, arts & crafts, market stalls, Active Cities/Playful Streets, Wobbly Circus, Nore Valley Farm Petting Zoo, drumming, dancing, storytelling and much more.
Africa Day is the annual worldwide celebration of the people, cultures, and potential of the African continent. This year, all 31 Local Authorities across Ireland will host various cultural, artistic, and family-friendly events. These will include contemporary African Irish culture, as well as family fun days, fashion, art, film, music, dance, and food events, which will take place in towns and cities across Ireland.
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond T.D., said, “I am honoured to help launch this fantastic event that celebrates the rich cultures of the African continent. Ireland has growing trade, political and cultural links across the continent of Africa. There is also a large Irish African community, who are making significant contributions to our society and economy in towns and villages throughout Ireland.
“This day is an opportunity to promote those links and learn more about African cultures. I am delighted that local authorities across Ireland will be taking part in Africa Day 2025 and look forward to vibrant celebrations nationwide.”
For more information about Africa Day 2025 visit www.AfricaDay.ie or follow Africa Day on social media.
