Because Only Together We Can
a celebration of heritage, community, unity, and a good time
Flame Arlington Event Guide
Dates: 23rd – 24th of May, 2026
Volunteers, Vendors & Team Lead Prayer / Allocation
Meeting
Final Coordination & Commissioning Meeting
23rd of May, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church Service
12:00 PM - 12:05 pm
Opening Ceremony
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM
Guest Arrival, Procession & Opening Reception (each guest has 2 mins for their speech)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Children’s Procession
1:05 PM – 1:10 PM
Floor Announcements
1:10 PM – 6:00 PM
Activities and DJ Mix
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Counseling Session (New Mustard Church)
Comprehensive Event Program
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Children’s Procession
1:00 PM – 1:05PM
Opening Prayer
1:05PM – 1:15PM
Welcome Address & Recognition of Special Guests
1:15PM – 1:30PM
Floor Announcements
1:45PM – 2:00PM
Filling the Bottle
2:00PM – 2:15PM
Gele Tying Contest
2:15PM – 2:30PM
Teens Memory Verse Contest
2:30PM – 2:45PM
Egg Races (2 Rounds)
2:45PM – 3:15PM
Sac Races (3 Rounds)
3:15PM – 3:30PM
Grandparents Dance Contest
3:30PM – 4:00PM
Tug of War (3 Rounds)
4:00PM – 4:15PM
Igbo Cultural Dance
4:15PM – 4:30PM
Yoruba Cultural Dance
4:30PM – 4:45PM
Praise Songs Contest (with native languages)
4:45PM – 5:00PM
Praise Karaoke with DJ
5:00PM – 6:00PM
DJ Mix & Social Celebration
About the Organizers
The organizers of Flame Arlington are dedicated to celebrating African heritage while honoring American memorial remembrance. Committed to unity, culture, and community, they create a vibrant space that connects past heroes with future generations through rhythm, color, and shared celebration.
Through thoughtful planning and a commitment to inclusivity, the team ensures Flame Arlington is not only a vibrant celebration, but also a powerful tribute to heritage, togetherness, and collective joy.
Our Sponsors
Flame Arlington is made possible through the incredible support of our sponsors. Their generosity, partnership, and commitment to culture, community, and remembrance help us create a vibrant celebration that honors heritage, unites people, and inspires future generations. We proudly thank each sponsor for standing with us and helping bring this vision to life.
