Seasonal & Holidays
Dakota County To Celebrate Somali Independence Day
The celebration will include kids activities, performances, vendors and more.
DAKOTA COUNTY, MN — Residents of Dakota County will be able to celebrate Somali Independence Day on July 1 at Jensen Lake Trail in Eagan from 4-8 p.m., according to a flyer posted by Dakota County Library on Twitter.
The event will be hosted by Isuroon, an organization that advocates for the well-being of Somali women and girls, the library said.
The event will also have representatives from other community organizations throughout the county:
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- Dakota County Forever Wild Parks will lead children's science activities, nature trail walks and field games
- Dakota County Library will lead arts and crafts
- Community resources will be available
In addition to these activities, the celebration will also include performances from singers and dancers, free henna, food vendors and more, the flyer said.
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