Ethiopian Day · Enkutatash 2019 · Colorado

Thank You, Colorado!

Thank You for Making Ethiopian Day 2026 Unforgettable

On September 6, 2026, our community came together at Centennial Center Park to celebrate Ethiopian culture, heritage, music, food, dance, businesses, families, and community.

On behalf of the Colorado Ethiopian Community, thank you to every guest, sponsor, vendor, performer, volunteer, organization, and community member who helped make Ethiopian Day 2026 possible.

Melkam Addis Amet!

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Ethiopian Day 2026

A Celebration to Remember

5,000+

Community Members & Guests

23+

Confirmed Vendors

Local Businesses

Supported

One Community

Celebrating Together

Community support

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Ethiopian Day 2026 was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and community partners.

Their support helps the Colorado Ethiopian Community celebrate our heritage, strengthen local businesses, empower families and youth, and create spaces where our community can come together.

DIA

Confirmed Sponsor

Colorado Health Foundation

Confirmed Sponsor

Alpine Bank

Confirmed Sponsor

CEDS Finance

Confirmed Sponsor

Dawit Alebachew

Colorado Real Estate Broker

Joy & Legacy Real Estate LLC

Confirmed Sponsor

Official Printing Partner

Arif Printing

Thank you to Arif Printing for helping bring Ethiopian Day 2026 to life through banners, signage, apparel, event graphics, and print production.

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Our marketplace community

Thank You to Our Vendors

Our vendors brought food, businesses, services, resources, creativity, and entrepreneurship to Ethiopian Day. Thank you for investing in our community and helping make the festival an experience for everyone.

Food Booth

Aleena Bakery

Custom cakes and specialty cookies, made to order with love.

Food Truck

Bay-B-Mouf

Soul food vendor serving bold, comforting flavors.

Food Truck

Fuzion Tonic

Fresh-squeezed lemonades, Red Bull lemonades, dirty sodas, energizers, snow cones, iced lattes, fresas con crema, clamato preparado, chocolate-covered strawberries and marshmallows, cheesecake, mini pancakes, crepes and wafer rolls.

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Nonprofit / Religious

KHABBA Language and Digital Services

Language and digital services featuring books and literacy resources, presented by Amlaku Eshetie.

General & Marketing

TM3 Martial Arts Academy

Martial arts training and youth programs based in the Denver metro area.

General & Marketing

Denver Home Healthcare Inc

Home healthcare services for families across the Denver community, plus the children's book "Oh To Touch the Sky."

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General & Marketing

Financial Services / Financial Education

Conversations about financial literacy and personal finance, hosted by Joan Karanja of World System Builder.

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Nonprofit / Religious

WFG — World Financial Group

Financial education and resources for families, presented by Samuel Nigussie.

Nonprofit / Religious

CEC-TENA

Activity Village host for Ethiopian Day 2026, featuring volleyball and interactive outdoor activities for all ages. Community, wellness, culture, and outdoor fun — connect, empower, Colorado.

Nonprofit / Religious

GAM United FC

Youth soccer club joining Ethiopian Day for fun youth soccer games on the park fields. Come support the kids and celebrate culture, community, and soccer with us!

Nonprofit / Religious

Dream Ethiopia for Life Saving (DELS)

A women-founded nonprofit supporting children and families in Ethiopia through school supplies, food assistance, and healthcare access. DELS encourages young people to succeed in life while caring for those hospitalized with cancer and other serious health issues.

Entrepreneur Support · Business Development

Put Me On

Put Me On helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into action by helping them get organized, connected to the right people and resources, and supported through execution.

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General & Marketing

Dawit Alebachew — Colorado Real Estate Broker

Your Trusted Realtor. Whatever It Takes — Always on Your Side. More than 25 years of experience in business and customer service, now helping families buy, sell, and invest in Colorado real estate.

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Food Booth

Abol Buna

A coffee serenity program celebrating Ethiopian coffee culture and the traditional buna ceremony.

General & Marketing

VE VIVA Events & Design

Events & design partner bringing elegant planning, décor, and production support to Ethiopian Day.

Chiropractic · Health & Wellness

The Joint Chiropractic – Denver Metro Area

Convenient, affordable chiropractic care across the Denver Metro Area — no appointments, no hassle. Stop by their booth to meet the team and take advantage of the $19 New Patient Special.

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Real Estate · HomeSmart Realty

Filmon Yohannes — REALTOR®

Filmon Yohannes is a dedicated real estate professional with HomeSmart Realty proudly serving Colorado — helping buyers, sellers, and investors with honest advice, skilled negotiation, and local market expertise.

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Beauty · Wellness · Education

Bella Paris Beauty

Bella Paris Beauty blends luxury beauty, wellness, and education through personalized Hair, Skin & Scalp Ritual Plans, consultations, and intentional care.

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Entertainment · Music · Dance

DJ KD + For the Culture

DJ KD brings Ethiopian music, energy, and culture to weddings, private events, graduations, lounges, nightlife, community celebrations, and special occasions throughout the Colorado community. Through DJ KD LLC, he creates entertainment experiences centered around Ethiopian music while also blending sounds that keep diverse crowds engaged and celebrating together.

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General & Marketing

Blissful Cleaning

Blissful Cleaning provides luxury cleaning services for homes, businesses, events, and Airbnbs. They focus on the little details so your space feels clean, fresh, and ready to enjoy.

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General & Marketing

WSB Finance

Financial education and services to help families and small businesses build, protect, and grow their money.

General & Marketing

Arada

Community initiative celebrating Arada self-governance, culture, and collective voice.

Nonprofit / Religious

WDC

Community development and support organization serving local families and businesses.

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The Ethiopian Day community celebrating together

Special Thanks

To our performers.

To our volunteers.

To our vendors.

To our sponsors.

To our families.

To our community organizations.

And most importantly, to everyone who came out and celebrated with us — thank you.

You made Ethiopian Day 2026 possible.

With gratitude

Thank You to Our 2026 Performers & Community Partners

Thank you for sharing your talent with our community.