Black Wall Street Festival is a large-scale cultural and economic development festival celebrating Black entrepreneurship, creativity, culture, and community.

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Since launching, the festival has welcomed thousands of attendees annually while creating visibility and economic opportunities for Black-owned businesses, creatives, vendors, performers, and organizations throughout the region.

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Through partnerships with the City of New Haven, local institutions, sponsors, and community organizations, BWS Festival has grown into both a cultural destination and a platform for long-term community impact.