RodeoHouston is H-Town’s biggest event—a must-attend, if you ask us. From trail rides to barbecue cook-offs, every activity highlights western and Texan culture. There are heart-pounding events like bull riding and adorable competitions like mutton bustin’. And, of course, there’s live music every night by some of the top names in country music.

One of the country’s largest celebrations of this Cajun-Creole holiday happens right in Galveston. Marking the end of Carnival and the start of Lent, Mardi Gras is packed with parades, colorful costumes with beads, and lots of jambalaya, gumbo, beignets, and the beloved king cake. It’s basically a weeks-long party.

Asia Society Texas hosts an Eid al-Fitr celebrating Islamic culture and the conclusion of Ramadan. Part of the organization’s ongoing Muslim Series, the festival marks the holiday through food, activities like a bazaar and henna artists, and programming that includes ebru demonstrations and Bollywood dancing.

The Japan-America Society of Houston hosts an annual celebration of Japanese culture at Hermann Park with tons of symbolic events and traditions, whether you’re looking to learn about ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) or want to partake in a tea ceremony. Food vendors and live performances provide added fun.

Our city shows love to the LGBTQ+ community with Pride Month programming that’s packed with activities. The latest addition to the scene, New Faces of Pride, puts together drag shows, live music performances, and parties throughout the year—and especially in June. The original parade spotlights local and national celebrities from the community and allies.

First held in 2019 and born from the dreams of three Vietnamese American Houstonians, this event celebrates elements of the Southeast Asian culture, from traditional dishes provided by local chefs to games like Co Tuong. Past years have included beauty pageants, eating competitions, cooking classes, vendors, and more.

K-Fest, as it’s widely referred to, has been a Houston staple since it was established in 2009. Taking place at Discovery Green, the event celebrates Korean heritage through traditional performances, K-pop showcases, and interactive cultural experiences. Expect to play classic games like gonggi and jegichagi, take in tae kwon do demonstrations, listen to live music, and watch a dance competition.

The Hindu Festival of Lights is always celebrated with a bang at this event held at Levy Park. Commemorating the triumph of good over evil, Diwali is marked with the illumination of hundreds of diyas (small lights). This outdoor festival features lots of Indian food vendors, rangoli art, mehndi, face painting, cultural music and performances, and more.

The Latin American Day of the Dead honors lost loved ones through ofrendas (altars) filled with items symbolizing the departed. MECA, a community-based, BIPOC-led nonprofit, celebrates with a two-day fest packed with dance and music, ofrendas, food vendors, calavera makeup, and other themed activities and events.

This celebration of West African Igbo culture features dancers from across the Black diaspora, African food vendors, traditional games, live music, and more. There is also a fashion parade showcasing cultural outfits and masquerades with stories of Igbo folklore.