Holiday events across the Haitian Diaspora: December 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026

As Haitians everywhere close out the year and prepare for Independence Day on January 1, communities across the Diaspora are gathering for concerts, markets and cultural workshops. From Brooklyn to Miami to Washington, D.C., these events offer a chance to support Haitian vendors, celebrate traditions and connect with neighbors in the spirit of the season. Here’s a curated roundup of holiday happenings for December 2025 through Jan. 1, 2026.

Bazaar Kreyol Holiday Market

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Haiti Cultural Exchange
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 — noon–8 p.m.
The annual Bazaar Kreyol, organized by Haiti Cultural Exchange, brings together Haitian and Haitian diaspora vendors for a one-day holiday market featuring handmade crafts, fashion, body care, and more. This is set up as a festive shopping day where folks can support Haitian small businesses before the holidays.

Caribbean Christmas Cookout

Capitol Heights, Md. (DMV area)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 — 6 p.m.
A late-night Caribbean Christmas lime featuring DJs, Caribbean food and drinks and island sounds. Haitians and other Caribbean communities gather for a festive, Diaspora-heavy holiday party.

Jollof, Soup Joumou, Jerk: Taste of Africa & Holiday Market at Flatbush

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Anna Tonel (Flatbush)
Dec. 20–21, 2025 — starts 11 a.m.
This African Restaurant Week holiday market centers on pan-African and Caribbean food and vendors, explicitly featuring soupjoumou alongside jollof and jerk. The two-day event includes shopping, DJs, and a focus on celebrating the season while supporting local artisans.

Sounds of Little Haiti: End-of-Year Edition

Miami, Fla. — Little Haiti Cultural Complex
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 (evening)
The Little Haiti Cultural Complex hosted a special year-end version of its monthly Sounds of Little Haiti outdoor concert, with live konpa, vendors, food =, and family-friendly programming that spotlights Haitian culture in Miami. 

2025 Holiday Celebration: Showcasing Fanal Craft and Relishing Soup Joumou

Washington, D.C. — Embassy of Haiti
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
Hosted in partnership with the Association of Haitian Professionals, this D.C. holiday program centers Haitian canal lantern making and soup joumou as symbols of creativity and independence. It’s framed as both a cultural showcase and community gathering at the Haitian Embassy.

SOSL Christmas Party 2025: Fundraiser for Laschaboas, Haiti

Hempstead, N.Y. (Long Island)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025
A Christmas party organized by SOSL as a fundraiser benefitting projects in Laschaboas, Haiti. The event pairs holiday music and dancing with a call for diaspora support, making it both a seasonal celebration and a community benefit. 

Event link: https://allevents.in/hempstead/sosl-christmas-party-2025/200029245722749

Konpa Christmas Celebration

New York, N.Y. — 520 Eighth Ave., Ripley-Grier Studios
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 — 6–7 p.m.
A Christmas-week konpa class and mini celebration led by Haitian instructors. Guests learn konpa basics, enjoy Haitian music and take home a small flag.

Soup & Champagne All-White Affair — Haitian Independence Day Celebration

North Miami, Fla. — NoMi Village
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 — 6 p.m.–1 a.m.
A high-profile Year’s and Haitian Independence Day event built around the tradition of soup joumou. The evening features live music. Haitian artists, as well, DJs, and a formal all-white dress code, with soup joumou served as a symbol of liberation and Haitian pride. 

Event link: https://frontlineticketing.com/event/view/soupandchampagne

Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin’s Annual Soup Joumou Celebration

North Miami, Fla. — Griffing Park
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 — morning
North Miami Councilwoman Mary Estimé-Irvin hosts an annual public soup joumou celebration for Haitian Independence Day, inviting families to gather for history, music, and free bowls of soup in a park setting. It’s a civic-meets-cultural event centered on Haitian heritage and community pride.
Event link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR70Qb-iOpT/?ut

Ti Atis: Cyanotype Workshop with Haiti Cultural Exchange

Brooklyn, N.Y. — Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
Part of the Haiti Cultural Exchange Ti Atis youth series, this family-friendly workshop at Brooklyn Children’s Museum invites kids to explore Haitian-inspired imagery and storytelling. It is a December Haitian culture program that families can weave into their holiday plans.

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