The Grand is proud to join in partnership with Christina Cultural Arts Center to present the fifth annual Soul of the City Festival and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop! Soul of the City is the ultimate downtown “block party” where Market Street will be closed between 7th and 9th Streets and filled with family fun activities, community resources, food trucks, and live performances by CCAC students, faculty and alumni along with regional artists. This year’s Soul of the City festival aims to celebrate the uniqueness of Wilmington’s arts organizations and communities, while highlighting the monumental 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

Activities to look forward to include:

- Drumline processional

- Arts & crafts for all ages

- Tours of CCAC and The Grand

- Hip Hop Dance demos

- Live street painting experience

- Performances by Illstyle and Peace, Richard Raw and more

Date: Saturday, September 16, Noon - 4 p.m.

Location: The Grand Opera House

818 N. Market St, Wilmington, DE

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