Colorado Black Arts Festival
The Colorado Black Arts Festival returns for its 39th year in the heart of the city- Denver City Park West! Join the community for an immersive event July 11 - 13, 2025!
Friday, July 11 | 12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 12 | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, July 13 | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Boogaloo Celebration Parade kicks off on Saturday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. at 22nd and Downing. It travels down 22nd Ave. to York St. and onto the Festival grounds at the 21st entrance into Denver City Park West.
Sensory friendly and older persons on Friday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Why We Celebrate Black and African Arts and Culture:
The Colorado Black Arts Festival (CBAF) seeks to involve the total community in helping to establish self-reliance, believing that pride in one’s culture is the foundation for long- term stability and prosperity. CBAF continuously develops, promote and celebrate Black arts and culture in Colorado.
CBAF welcomes the community to a family-friendly, free event with two food courts, visual artists, performers, a children’s pavilion and much more!