Events held in Savannah unless indicated otherwise.

JANUARY

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Annual parade and city-wide celebration; Savannah; http:/www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

FEBRUARY

Taste of Savannah
Featuring best menu items from local restaurants and caterers; Savannah International Trade and Convention Center; http://www.savtcc.com

Annual Black Heritage Festival
Annual festival includes a variety of cultural activities focusing on Black heritage; dance performances, musical concerts, lectures, art exhibits and more; Savannah; http://www.savstate.edu

MARCH

Kids Day
Savannah's biggest event for families;
Savannah Civic Center; http://www.savannah-visit.com

Savannah Music Festival
17-day celebration of music  featuring 70 events and over 250 artists - the largest musical event in Georgia; Savannah; http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org

APRIL

Blues and BBQ Festival
Enjoy music, food, drinks, trains and more; Roadhouse Railroad Museum; http://www.savannah-visit.com

International Festival
Annual festival featuring dance demonstrations, music, global fashion show, international cuisine, arts and crafts displays; Savannah College of Art and Design; http://www.savannah-visit.com

Sidewalk Art Festival
Annual festival featuring art by Savannah College of Art and Design students; Forsyth Park; http://www.savannah-visit.com

JUNE

Juneteenth
A celebration featuring music, speech, dance, and community awareness displays; Forsyth Park; Savannah; http://www.juneteenth.com

JULY

Fireworks on the Beach
Tybee Pier; http://www.tybeevisit.com

SEPTEMBER

Joe Turner Football Classic
Annual football game between Savannah State University and another HBCU; Savannah; http://www.soulofamerica.com/2009-black-college-football-classics.phtml

Savannah Jazz Festival
Week long celebration of jazz and blues music; Savannah; http://www.savannahjazzfestival.org

NOVEMBER

Savannah Film Festival
Featuring independent films and videos from around the world; Savannah College of Art and Design; http://www.scad.edu/filmfest

DECEMBER

Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of African American culture at various locations in Savannah; http://www.soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml