First Annual Malden SeptemberFest Sat., Sept. 28 at Malden City Hall Plaza

Maplewood Event Services, in partnership with the City of Malden, is excited to present the first annual Malden SeptemberFest on September 28, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at City Hall Plaza. In case of rain, the event will be held on September 29. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates Malden’s vibrant and diverse community, and all are welcome to attend!

This city-sponsored festival will feature a variety of music, dance, artist demonstrations, an artisan market, and opportunities to learn about local community organizations and connect with neighbors and friends.

The event will showcase exceptional local talent, including:

• Debo Ray, a Grammy-nominated singer and composer with Haitian roots, performing original contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, and Pop songs from her upcoming album, along with Haitian music and popular covers.
• The ACS Quartet, performing a fusion of traditional Brazilian music and contemporary jazz.
• Houngan Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire, leading an Afro-Haitian dance class.
• Artists Gurleen Anand and Bhagyashree Lulay, will invite attendees to contribute to the creation of colorful Rangoli designs.
• The popular puppet journalist Allegra, produced by Peter A. Cancilla of Vaudeville Pictures, will mingle with the crowd to delight attendees of all ages.

Schedule of Activities:

• 1:00 PM: First color added to the Rangoli design to signal the start of the festival
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Afro-Haitian Dance Class with Houngan Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Face Painting
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Debo Ray and Band: Originals, R&B, and Haitian Music
• 3:00 PM – 3:10 PM: Rangoli Candle Lighting to mark the completion of the design and bless the festival
• 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: ACS Quartet Brazilian Jazz Fusion

The primary goal of SeptemberFest is to spread joy and showcase the power of cultural expression as a uniting force.

Business owners, nonprofit organizations, small groups, artists, and artisans are invited to sign up as vendors. For more details and to register for a spot, visit maplewood.events or contact Marcel G. Schwab, CEO of Maplewood Events Services at 781-324-6056.