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Two weekends, one Holiday celebration.

The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission’s annual Soulful Christmas returns this year with new and exciting changes. The Corridor invites you to celebrate the holiday season over two weekends.

SOULFUL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: The Michigan Street Baptist Church

What: Kick-off the holiday season for an annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Sing along to Christmas Carols and enjoy free hot chocolate & cookies. Kids can bring their own handmade ornaments to hang on the tree!

The Soulful Christmas Tree Lighting is generously supported by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.

SOULFUL CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor

What: Join us for free family-friendly activities, such as:

Black-owned Business Holiday Market
Visits from Santa Claus
Storytelling by Tradition Keepers: Black Storytellers of WNY

Art activities for kids
Rides on a horse-drawn carriage
Visits from a Buffalo Fire Truck and opportunity to explore it
Musical performances by the Colored Musician's Club and local school students
Free Hot Chocolate, Cookies, and Popcorn
Free Toy Giveaway starting at 3pm for all kids

THE SOULBALL

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where: Marriott Buffalo Lecom Harborcenter
Tickets: $100, tickets on sale now!

What: An elegant evening with music, wine & beer, dinner, and raffles.

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2024 Sponsors
As of December 3 2024

By sponsoring our Soulful Christmas Weekend, you help support two events that reinvigorate the Michigan Street Corridor and inspire cultural appreciation, preservation, and community development. Learn more.