Black History

Floats, twirlers, and dancers are among entertainment featured in the Sistrunk Parade and Festival in Fort Lauderdale. Sistrunk Parade and Festival in 2026 is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, for the parade and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the festival. Entry to the festivities is free.  The event is in association with Black History …

The Norton Museum of Art has something different each week for attendees to the after-hours Friday event. Art After Dark mixes art and entertainment with live performances, film screenings, art workshops, tours, presentations and more. For Black History Month: BSTEW TRIO When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: Norton Museum of …

Here’s something you can do any time of year, but while the weather is pleasant, why not put on your walking shoes, grab your phone and maybe a friend and head out on a self-guided tour to discover the roots of Black culture hiding in plain site. This local sightseeing tour is something you can …

Live entertainment, kids activities and vendors are featured at the Tiger Trail Festival in Pompano Beach. Entry is free, with the parade and festivities recognizing Black History Month The event in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 21, and it’s outdoors. Feel free to bring lawn seats and blankets.  Black History events …

Groove to the rhythms of reggae, Afro beats and dancehall at the AfroCarib Festival in Miramar. The festival featuring live performances in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, February 28. General admission tickets are free, with VIP options and prepaid parking at $12.50 available. Even though general admission is free, you still need …

On Wednesday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County will present The Black Joy Series, a multi-part experience designed to inform, immerse, and celebrate our community. Black Joy Series Collection & Showcase The Black Joy Panel Discussion, with networking and Q&A The Black Joy Experience Tickets are free …

Festival organizers, libraries and galleries in Broward offer engaging events, live entertainment & exhibits focusing on Black History. Lots of events, performances and exhibits are featured in February  for Black History Month.  Plenty of the events are free. There are also Black History Month events in Palm Beach County, some of which are worth traveling …

The spirit of Black History Month is multifaceted, as witnessed by the annual series of events that take place in February. Not only do these events honor individuals, families and communities affected by the African diaspora, but they also recognize their rich cultural contributions, in order to educate, uplift and inspire current and future generations. …

Jazz is the featured entertainment at a free Black History performance in Pompano Beach featuring jazz vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling. The performance is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 19, with free reservations offered online. It’s presented by the City of Pompano Beach and the Gold Coast Jazz Society at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 …

Food vendors, kids’ activities and live entertainment are included at Soul Fest in Oakland Park. Soul Fest in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, February 6, and entry is free. Food trucks offer meals and drinks for purchase.  The main performer will be The Jam Band, offering a blend of soul, rhythm and …

The Heritage Fest 2026: Pan-African Celebration, is happening Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m. at the Arsht Center’s Thomson Plaza for the Arts. Admission is free and RSVP is required. Celebrating Pan-African artists in the community, the event celebrates the impact Black Americans have had on visual arts, music and cultural movements. The day will …