Zion Ali to Headline Faith in Action Festival
Free raffles, face painting, community games fuel a high-energy live show at Foster Park.!
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This Friday, May 23 from 4–8 PM, Chicago artist Zion Ali brings his high-energy live show to the Faith in Action Festival at Foster Park (1440 W. 84th St.). Hosted by the Chicago Police 6th District, the free community event features raffles, face painting, games, food trucks and, of course, music.
Performance Details
Zion Ali takes the stage at 5 PM, opening with his signature anthems to kick off an afternoon of family-friendly fun. Attendees can enter free raffles for gift cards and festival swag, get their faces painted by local artists, and play lawn games in the park. Food vendors will offer everything from Chicago-style hot dogs to vegan treats, ensuring there’s something for every taste.
Meet Zion Ali
On Instagram, Zion Ali (@zionaliofficial) was recently highlighted as the “Spotlight Artist of the Week.” He’s described as a “Renaissance revolutionary, cultural architect, and youth advocate” whose Music Empowerment Music fuses soulful melodies, high-energy production and messages of resilience. His tracks “Make It Through” and “Big Energy” have earned airplay on WVON 1690 AM, Power 92.3 FM, V103 FM, WGN-TV and ABC 7 News. Beyond music, Zion collaborates with nonprofits like the John Walt Foundation, Social Works and the Building Brighter Futures Foundation to empower young Chicagoans.
Community Impact & Upcoming Events
Zion’s festival performance follows his guest appearance on May 24 at the Greater Bronzeville Community Action Council’s Student Recognition Breakfast at King High School. There he’ll celebrate academic leaders from Network 9 & 17 schools. His commitment to community-driven events underscores his mission: using music as a tool for empowerment and social change.
As the sun sets over Foster Park Friday evening, Zion Ali’s blend of entertainment and advocacy is set to bring the South Side together for an unforgettable celebration of faith, fun and action.
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