Multicultural Block Party

Join us during Drake Relays for the Multicultural Block Party, a vibrant celebration of unity and community hosted by the Black Alumni Association, LGBTQ+ Alumni Association, and Latinx Alumni Association.

28th Street will be shut down for Drake to celebrate our vibrant communities and the continued legacies of the multicultural houses (CAYA, La Casa, and the BCC). Each house will be open for alumni to gather and a DJ, food trucks, and a beverage vendor will keep the party going rain or shine.

Come reconnect with fellow Bulldogs and celebrate Drake and the Des Moines community together in one unforgettable block party.

Event Details

When: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: On 28th Street between University Ave and Brattleboro Ave

Questions? Contact Greg Lin, Assistant Director of Volunteer Engagement in Alumni Relations, at gregory.lin@drake.edu or 515-271-1947.

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