Photos by Guillermo Sollano – Greater Art Solutions

Louisville World Refugee Day Celebration
June 23rd, 2026

Along with Catholic Charities’ Migration & Refugee Services, International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Newcomer Academy, KRM hosted the annual World Refugee Day event to celebrate the vibrant refugee communities of Louisville.

World Refugee Day (June 20th) is an internationally recognized day designated by the United Nations to honor the strength and courage of those forced to flee their home to escape conflict, war and persecution. In Louisville, resettlement organizations, community partners, clients, staff, and volunteers gathered together with global music, arts, activities, food and more in celebration and solidarity!

Check out the highlight reel by Project Stories

We extend the utmost gratitude to everyone who contributed to this event – sponsors, donors, volunteers, artists, staff and a record number of community partners! Special thanks to:

Event Sponsors: Louisville Metro Government EAF Office of Arts + Creative Industries, Fund for the Arts, LG&E and KU Foundation, Louisville Metro Office for Immigrant Affairs, and Newcomer Academy.

Community Partners & Artists: Tumbao Collective, Louisville Folk School, Americana Community Center, Lou City & Racing Lou Foundation, Louisville Sports Commission, Steam Exchange, Heart Thread Collective, Wiltshire Pantry, Sweet Havana, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Louisville Metro Fire Department, Girl Scouts of America, Louisville Water Company, The Food Literacy Project, JCPS Office for Multilingual Learners, Louisville Free Public Libraries, Rhythm Science Sound, Project Stories, Side by Side Studio, Greater Art Solutions, Briarpatch Audio Productions, Middletown Christian Church, El Sabor de mi Havana, Tito + Joel, United Band and more!