Eventi annuali afroamericani

Updated February 2026

Celebrazione 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 invitante dei neri del Texas

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 di danza nera di Dallas

Il Dallas Black Dance Theatre è la più antica compagnia di danza professionale ininterrottamente attiva a Dallas. Da oltre 40 anni, il DBDT produce un gruppo di danzatori eterogeneo e multietnico, tra cui una compagnia contemporanea di 12 ballerini professionisti e il DBDT: Encore!, che si esibisce nella sua stagione annuale in varie sedi dell'AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Celebrazione del Juneteenth

Il Juneteenth commemora la fine della schiavitù negli Stati Uniti e si celebra il 19 giugno. A Dallas si tiene ogni anno una celebrazione gratuita del Juneteenth, un evento comunitario che celebra l'arte, la storia, la musica, il cibo, la famiglia e la libertà. L'evento prevede anche attività e giochi divertenti, screening sanitari gratuiti e altro ancora.

Calcio 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 del jazz sul lungofiume

Il Riverfront Jazz Festival si sta facendo un nome, portando alcuni dei più grandi nomi della musica jazz, blues e R&B. Il festival si svolge a settembre durante il weekend del Labor Day.