About the Festival
More Than a Festival:
A Celebration of Resilience and Culture.
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.
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.
The Impact By the Numbers
Because of our sponsors, the festival celebration becomes year-round support for arts programming, creative education, and small business opportunity in 5th Ward.
7,000
Festival Attendees
145
Volunteers
45
Musical Theater Program Students
565 +
Kid Zone Participants
126
Vendors
60 +
Arts & Culture Events
in 5th Ward
300 +
Performers
40
Violin Program Students
100 +
Summer Art
Camp Students
As we approach its 13th running year, the Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival remains FREE to the public. Using the allure of music, dance, and other art forms to engage the community, this annual celebration highlights positive changes in the area and new developments that are taking place. The festival also features Houston’s only egg drop by helicopter.