Eventos anuales afroamericanos

Updated February 2026

Celebración de MLK

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center honors MLK with a weekend-long celebration every January. The festivities begin with the MLK Celebration Fair, a college, health and career fair hybrid held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. The MLK Candlelight Ceremony is an evening event featuring a keynote speaker and vigil honoring Dr. King. The weekend ends with the MLK Parade through South Dallas featuring marching bands, dance teams and colorful floats. All events are free to attend.

Black Heritage Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum

Now in its fifth year, the Black Heritage Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum spotlights Black designers, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs during a two-day spring festival. Included with general garden admission, the event features live performances, vendor markets and cultural programming in one of Dallas’ most picturesque settings.

Rodeo por invitación Texas Black

One of Dallas’ most distinctive cultural events, the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo brings together more than 300 African American cowboys and cowgirls for a weekend of competition, culture and family fun. Now in its third decade, the rodeo highlights the often-overlooked legacy of Black cowboys in the American West, making it both entertaining and educational.

Teatro de Danza Negra de Dallas

El Dallas Black Dance Theatre es la compañía de danza profesional más antigua de Dallas. Durante más de 40 años, el DBDT ha producido un grupo de bailarines diverso y multiétnico, que incluye una compañía contemporánea de 12 bailarines profesionales, así como DBDT: Encore!, que presenta su temporada anual en varias salas del AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Celebración de Juneteenth

Juneteenth conmemora el fin de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos y se celebra el 19 de junio. En Dallas se celebra anualmente y de forma gratuita el Juneteenth Celebration, un acontecimiento comunitario que celebra el arte, la historia, la música, la comida, la familia y la libertad. El evento también incluye actividades y juegos divertidos, revisiones médicas gratuitas y mucho más.

Fútbol HBCU

Held during the State Fair of Texas, the State Fair Classic is one of the most anticipated HBCU rivalry games in the region. Grambling State University and Prairie View A&M University face off in a high-energy matchup complete with a legendary Battle of the Bands halftime show. This electric event draws thousands of fans to Fair Park each year.

Festival Harambee

Recognized as the oldest and largest African American cultural festival in North Texas, the Harambee Festival celebrates African heritage with live music, dance performances, cultural vendors, health screenings and family programming. The free, community-focused event continues to be a cornerstone of Dallas’ fall festival calendar.

Festival de Jazz frente al río

El Riverfront Jazz Festival se está haciendo un nombre por sí mismo, trayendo a algunos de los nombres más importantes de la música jazz, blues y R&B. El festival se celebra en septiembre, durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo.