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The event aims to bring awareness to African and Caribbean culture while getting people excited for more upcoming AfroBall events, said Bunmi Akintomide, president of Indy Black Professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Hosting a festival over the summer is still a relatively new endeavor for Indy Black Professionals, but Akintomide said they experienced an encouraging turnout last year, and the festival is a great opportunity to get families out of the house to celebrate African culture and heritage together.<\/p>\n<p>AfroFest will feature live music from Dj Ranye and Dj Lady Locs \u2014 who will be spinning a mix of contemporary and classical African beats, which is a music genre that Akintomide said is beginning to become more mainstream but is still important to bring awareness to and introduce more listeners to.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED: Indiana Black Expo\u2019s Summer Celebration: What you need to know<\/p>\n<p>This year, Akintomide said they would be adding local nonprofit and community vendors to the line-up alongside local business and food vendors, such as T Glow Makeup, Infusion Juice, Kankou Elegance, BU Wellness Network, In Black n Kolor, Naptown African American Theatre Collective and more. There will also be games and activities for families and kids to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>Through a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, AfroFest aims to celebrate diversity and encourage community members to build new connections while engaging in cultural exploration, enjoying authentic cuisine and entertainment, and supporting local businesses.<\/p>\n<p>AfroFest takes place July 15 from 6-10 p.m. at the park at Phoenix Theatre, 705 N. Illinois St. Tickets are $20 \u2014 children under 12 get in free \u2014 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Guests 21 and over will need a wristband to purchase alcohol onsite. 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