South Florida Haitians link up to celebrate annual Thanksgiving brunch in North Miami

Daniel Varela

November 28, 2024 at 5:46 p.m.·1 min read

South Florida Haitians on Thursday gathered in North Miami to celebrate the 18th Annual Haitian Community Thanksgiving Brunch, hosted by The Schulz Foundation.

As part of the festivities, guests enjoyed music, prayers, songs and live performances along with turkey and all the traditional trimmings in two locations in Miami-Dade County — the Joe Celestin Center in North Miami and the Phicol Williams Community Center in Homestead.

The affair is designed to provide safe, fun, and free food to underprivileged people in Miami. In addition, the Schulz Foundation provides food deliveries to home-bound individuals who cannot attend the venues. The food is delivered by the foundation’s volunteers.

Take a look at the Thanksgiving Day event:

Guests mingle and enjoy performances before the meal

A woman reacts to a sermon during the 18th Annual Haitian Thanksgiving Brunch

Women dance to the music during the 18th Annual Haitian Thanksgiving Brunch.

Guests watch as ballroom dancers perform

A traditional entree of carved turkey is served during the 18th Annual Haitian Thanksgiving Brunch.

A mother feeds her son during the 18th Annual Haitian Thanksgiving Brunch.

Organizer Emeline Schulz speaks to guests during the 18th Annual Haitian Thanksgiving Brunch hosted by The Schulz Foundation at the Joe Celestin Cente.

A woman is served a served a meal during the 18th Annual Haitian Thanksgiving Brunch

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