Food, Culture & Fun Festivals in Oklahoma LOCAL FAMILY FUN BY LINDSAY CUOMO . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
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Cultural festivals (and festival food!) can create a powerful connection to the world around us, near and far. Whether exploring new flavors, music or experiences or reconnecting with old favorites, sweet memories pair well with family fun at some of the best festivals in Oklahoma. Happening throughout the next year, add these festivals to your family calendar to celebrate cultural pride, homegrown crops, local talent and so much more. Editor’s note: Due to COVID-19 precautions, some of the following events may adjust their dates, hours or programming. Please check with each venue directly to verify.
In the Metro Red Earth Festival Shawnee Sept. 5 & 6 Experience unique and varied Native cultures at one of the most comprehensive Native arts events of its type. Enjoy diverse artistry through an art market, dance showcase, storytelling and more. Find all the details at redearth.org. Plus, save the date for the first-ever Red Earth Fall Festival celebrating Indigenous People’s Day on Oct. 17 at Myriad Gardens. The annual Red Earth Parade will lead to this festival with a market and pow wow celebrating Native art and culture. “We Can’t Wait” Block Party NE 23rd & MLK, Oklahoma City Sept. 12 The OKC Martin Luther King Coalition has hosted Oklahoma City’s MLK Jr. Parade for the past 40 years, and the parade is now heralded as the third largest in the United States. The group hosts a variety of additional events and initiatives throughout the year to remember and honor Dr. King’s ideals and contributions and re-pledge a commitment to peace and pursuit of justice. The Coalition invites families to come together Sept. 12 to enjoy music, food and fun. The party begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Find out more at okcmlkcoalition.org.
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