EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 19 MIN
Odunde Turns 50: Philly’s Iconic Festival Rooted in Culture & Community
from City Cast Philly · host City Cast
On Sunday, June 8, hundreds of thousands are expected to gather for the milestone celebration of the Odunde Festival. It turns 50 this year – a testament to the years of work from its founder, the late Lois Fernandez. Now, Oshunbumi Fernandez-West spearheads the festival. She tells host Trenae Nuri about how a simple idea morphed into the largest African American street festival in the continent, and how she’s keeping Odunde a family business. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Centre County Highway Revolt Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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On Sunday, June 8, hundreds of thousands are expected to gather for the milestone celebration of the Odunde Festival. It turns 50 this year – a testament to the years of work from its founder, the late Lois Fernandez. Now, Oshunbumi Fernandez-West spearheads the festival. She tells host Trenae Nuri about how a simple idea morphed into the largest African American street festival in the continent, and how she’s keeping Odunde a family business. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Centre County Highway Revolt Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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