Lyons Avenue Renaissance Planning Meeting

The 5th Ward Cultural Arts District is a living, breathing cultural hub that uplifts African American history and creativity while welcoming and nurturing the district’s expanding diversity It is a place where art is a way of living, from its food, music, and sculpture; to its historic buildings and gathering spaces like the Deluxe Theater, to its iconic stoops, its language and its corner jam sessions. The 5th Ward Cultural Arts District is a living cultural arts district and a center of African American history and culture, while supporting its diversity as it grows. 

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The Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival celebrates the history, art, culture, and current revitalization of Houston’s historic 5th Ward. The event attracts thousands of residents and visitors every year and includes musical performances, a helicopter egg drop, face painting, and other family-friendly activities for the public to indulge in.