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Black History Month

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The City of Fort Lauderdale invites you to celebrate February as Black History Month with several exciting community events!

Remembering Our Roots. Celebrating Black History Month. Saturday, February 7, 2026. 3-5 PM at Riverland Park.

Remembering Our Roots

Embrace the power of legacy as Remembering Our Roots honors Black History Month and the resilience, achievements, and cultural contributions of the community. Remembering Our Roots will feature live music and dance performances from our six PLAY Fort Lauderdale After-School programs.

Saturday, February 7, 2026
3-5 PM
Riverland Park
Remembering Our Roots Flyer

Kijiji Moja. Celebrating Black History Month. Saturday, February 21.

Kijiji Moja

Kijiji Moja means "one village" in Swahili and this event promises to be an immersive experience, celebrating diverse cultures and fostering unity within the community. Event highlights include tribal storytelling, live entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, and more.

Saturday, February 21, 2026
2-4 PM
Lincoln Park
Kijiji Moja Flyer

Sistrunk Parade and Festival February 24

Sistrunk Parade & Festival

The Sistrunk Parade and Festival is back featuring marching bands, step teams, classic cars, floats, and more. The parade begins at Lincoln Park, located at 600 NW 19th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, traveling east down Sistrunk Boulevard to NW 9th Avenue. The festival will take place following the parade until 8 p.m. on Sistrunk Boulevard from NW 9th Avenue to NW 15th Avenue. Highlights include live music, interactive games, a kids zone, merchandise vendors, food vendors, and so much more! For details, visit sistrunkfestival.org.

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Sistrunk 5K | Registration 6 AM | Start 7 AM
- Delevoe Park, 2520 Sistrunk Boulevard
Parade | 8:30 AM
- Along Sistrunk Boulevard from NW 19th Avenue to NW 9th Avenue
Festival | Following Parade until 8 PM
- Along Sistrunk Boulevard from NW 9th Avenue to NW 15th Avenue
Sistrunk Parade & Festival Flyer