Eventos anuais afro-americanos

Updated February 2026

Celebração 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.

Rodeio com convite do 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 Dança Negro de Dallas

O Dallas Black Dance Theatre é a companhia de dança profissional mais antiga e em funcionamento contínuo em Dallas. Durante mais de 40 anos, o DBDT produziu um grupo diversificado e multiétnico de bailarinos, incluindo uma companhia contemporânea de 12 bailarinos profissionais, bem como o DBDT: Encore!, que apresenta a sua temporada anual em vários locais no AT&T Performing Arts Center.

Celebração do Juneteenth

O Juneteenth comemora o fim da escravatura nos EUA e é celebrado a 19 de junho. Dallas organiza uma celebração anual gratuita do Juneteenth, um evento comunitário que celebra a arte, a história, a música, a comida, a família e a liberdade. O evento também inclui actividades e jogos divertidos, rastreios de saúde gratuitos e muito mais.

Futebol 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 à beira-rio

O Riverfront Jazz Festival está a ganhar fama, trazendo alguns dos maiores nomes do jazz, blues e música R&B. O festival tem lugar em setembro, durante o fim de semana do Dia do Trabalhador.