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Gabriella Porter, 2, and Maya Miller, 7, create sand dart necklaces at the James Lee Family and Cosmetic Dentistry tent during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com

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• Gabriella Porter, 2, and Maya Miller, 7, create sand dart necklaces at the James Lee Family and Cosmetic Dentistry tent during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0024_fullsize.JPG
• Ypsilanti resident Chef Cyrano, of Today's Special, cooks ribs, pulled pork and corn on the cobb during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0043_fullsize.JPG
• Ebony Rutherford organizes merchandise during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0066_fullsize.JPG
• Omar Biallo of Djenne Beads and Oils arranges merchandise during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0106_fullsize.JPG
• Patrons walk around the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival near Fourth Avenue and Ann Street on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0130_fullsize.JPG
• Ann Arbor residents Kai, 2, and his father Loren Ryter play with bubbles during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0159_fullsize.JPG
• The Bichini Bia Congo troupe performs during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0196_fullsize.JPG
• Ypsilanti resident Tamara Tucker from Bichini Bia Congo performs with others during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0255_fullsize.JPG
• A member of Bichini Bia Congo applauds an audience member during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0298_fullsize.JPG
• A young girl dances with the Bichini Bia Congo group during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0304_fullsize.JPG
• Charlie Wilkins cooks chicken and ribs for K.P's Corner Grill during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0332_fullsize.JPG
• Singer Hazelette Robinson performs during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0392_fullsize.JPG
• POP performer and Ann Arbor resident Alecia Girma, 17, sings a selection during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0456_fullsize.JPG
• Ypsilanti resident Joyce A'Moore watches dancers during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0480_fullsize.JPG
• Wise Guy Christian Rap performs during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0509_fullsize.JPG
• Detroit resident Sheila Anthony talks to customers during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0545_fullsize.JPG
• Ann Arbor resident Christa Kemp shops during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0551_fullsize.JPG
• Strong Tower Future Choir sings during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0579_fullsize.JPG
• Elder Iwreta Sims conducts the Strong Tower Future Choir during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0636_fullsize.JPG
• Patricia White, of Pat's Leather Goods, shows off her merchandise to potential customers during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0651_fullsize.JPG
• MC Trische Duckworth uses a microphone during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0677_fullsize.JPG
• Dancing during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival at Fourth and Ann on Saturday, June 1. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_African American Fest/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0684_fullsize.JPG
• Patrons uses umbrellas to shield from the rain during the 18th annual African American Downtown Festival at Fourth and Ann on Friday, May 31. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_african American Fest 2/cache/06012013_ENT_AfricanAmericanFestival_DJB_0738_fullsize.JPG

The annual African American Downtown Festival returned to the area around Fourth Avenue and Ann Street on Saturday.

The event celebrates African-American culture, and it takes place in the location of Ann Arbor's historic African-American business district. Food, live entertainment, information and vendor booths, and activities for kids are all part of the fun.

Photographer Daniel Brenner captured these images. The festival continues through 9 p.m. Saturday and admission is free; for more information, see the preview article.