Durham Bimbe Festival
Durham Events
All events held in Durham, NC unless specified otherwise.
January
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Named “One of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast,” the parade features floats, marching bands, steppers, horses, motorcycles, school groups and more; parade starts on Fayetteville Street at Lakewood and ends at Elmira Avenue, Durham
February
Black History Month
Durham or Raleigh; http://www.durham-nc.com
Annual Valentine’s Day Jazz Festival
Hayti Center, Durham; https://www.hayti.org
Hayti Heritage Film Festival
A celebration of African American cinema that brings renowned and aspiring filmmakers together with enthusiasts and academicians; films showcase the richness of Black culture while embodying universal themes; Hayti Center in Durham; https://www.hayti.org
Native American Powwow
Annual celebration of Native American culture; North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics; https://www.discoverdurham.com
March
Spirit of Hayti Awards Ceremony & Gala
Celebrating 30 years of service to the arts and cultural preservation; Hayti Center, Durham; https://www.hayti.org
Durham Spring Carnival
Games, rides, prizes, music, food and entertainment for the entire family; Durham County Stadium; https://www.discoverdurham.com
April
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Festival includes over 100 films; Durham; https://www.fullframefest.org
May
Taste of Durham Festival
International celebration with food, music and entertainment; Durham; https://tastetheevent.com
June
American Dance Festival
Largest modern dance festival in the world; Duke University, Durham; https://americandancefestival.org
July
Festival for the Eno
Annual festival featuring 100 performers on 5 stages; Durham County Stadium; https://www.discoverdurham.com
September
Durham Blues & Roots Celebration
Haiti Heritage Center; https://hayti.org/blues-and-roots-celebration/
October
Durham Arts Council’s Centerfest
One of the North Carolina’s oldest street fairs featuring food, entertainment, arts and crafts; downtown Durham; http://centerfest.durhamarts.org
December
Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of the African American culture at Hayti Heritage Center; Durham; https://www.hayti.org
