If you’re headed to Afro Nation Portugal from the USA, planning ahead will help you be in the moment for the festivities.This year’s festival will be held from July 3-5 at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Algarve, Portugal. The lineup is a gold mine of performers from all over Africa and the Diaspora that…
2017 was my first time experiencing Essence Fest and New Orleans and it felt like I’d just been invited to a birthday after getting a whoppin. You know the vibes. You’re in trouble for something silly, get in trouble and sent to your room…
ROC the Block Returns: Tampa’s Juneteenth Celebration Gears Up for Its Biggest Year Yet Tampa, get ready! The 5th Annual ROC the Block Juneteenth Celebration is back from June 16–21, bringing a week-long celebration of Black excellence to the Tampa Bay area. The idea for ROC the Block was sparked when Founder Belaji Ajike decided…
Are they having Sol Blume 2025? Last year, the Sol Blume festival was cancelled and refunds were issued but some patrons chose to get a free upgrade for this year’s festival instead. But…
The Aloha Jazz Festival will be held on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, HI, with performances from top jazz anrtists including Phylicia Rae, Lin Roundtree and Brittany Atterberry.
The parade drops off at City Plaza, and the festival gets started. Like any good festival, there’s a variety of vendors selling everything from authentic curry goat to elephant ears and fresh shea butter to Kamala Harris 2024 shirts.
August starts the end of the summer and the month is full of festivals that celebrate the richness of Black culture. Here are some must-attend festivals happening in August that give you a chance to enjoy Black heritage and culture.
Last year was my first time attending Caribmask and the energy was infectious. I was born in Indiana, but felt right at home, enjoying every second of the parade, carnival, DJ sets and my first time at Jouvert. The parade costumes were amazing, the food was delicious and the music hit me in my soul!
Festival of the Lakes draws tens of thousands of visitors to Lake Hammond, Ind. offering a diverse array of music, rides, food and activities from July 17 – 21. This year, Ginuwine, R&B group BLACKstreet and rapper Da Baby will hit the stage!
If you’re looking for the best festivals celebrating Black culture this July, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best Next Fests to mark on your calendar, including the Essence Fest in New Orleans, Ocean City Jazz Fest and Rolling Loud Europe – in Austria for the first time.