The holiday season isn’t over just yet.

The Beaverton Black People’s Union on Saturday held the Joyous Kwanzaa Celebration, described by organizers as an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience Kwanzaa while connecting with Beaverton’s Black community.

The gathering at the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District facility marked the fourth year the union has offered the event, which was first held in the group’s office before officially becoming known as the Joyous Kwanzaa Celebration for the past three years.

The Kwanzaa holiday began in the U.S. in the 1960s as an opportunity for Black Americans to connect with their African culture. It is celebrated annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.

A candle is lit each day of Kwanzaa to honor a different principle. The Beaverton celebration was held on the holiday’s second night, which celebrates kujichagulia, or self-determination. Other principles include unity, faith and purpose.

“Kwanzaa is this incredible Black holiday that specifically was really, really focused on unity,” said Kesia Tosh, the union’s Nature and Community Programs coordinator. “We wanted to focus on that and give all of our community an opportunity to get together and be connected and feel the power and joy that comes with being in unity.”

Saturday’s festivities included vendors, storytellers, song and dance. Children were encouraged to participate in a scavenger hunt identifying the names of each Kwanzaa principle. Kinaras — seven-branched candleholder central to Kwanzaa — were raffled off.

With 36 vendors, this year’s iteration was the largest for the Beaverton gathering.

The Beaverton Black People’s Union focuses on building and empowering the local Black community. The organization holds activities such as the Black Graduation Celebration, outdoor excursion and the Black to School BBQ.