The Nigeria Cultural Day Parade in honor of Nigeria Independence Day will create fun family friendly and positive atmosphere of cultural awareness through an array of dances from traditional to tribal, traditional attire, and traditional Nigerian cuisine.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
10 am - 12pm prompt
Everyone. This event is open to the public.
The parade begins and ends near the Toyota Center – 1400 Clay Street, Houston, 77002
The parade begins and ends near the Toyota Center – 1400 Clay Street, Houston, 77002
Please send an email to info@weleadinternational.com to receive information on sponsorship levels
There is plenty of easy parking near the parade: street level, surface lots, or underground parking.
Cost for parking will vary in downtown. Please adhere to the instructions provided by any parking lot or metered parking.
METRO is available for your transportation needs. For information on routes and schedules, please contact METRO at 713.635.4000 or visit https://www.ridemetro.org
Yes. The Nigeria Cultural & Arts Festival will showcase a marketplace, Nigerian cuisine and special performances presented by the Nigerian community.
Root Memorial Square Park at 1400 Clay, Houston, Texas 77002
EMS will be in various areas around the parade site or you may ask a parade staff representative with a radio for assistance with an emergency. Please see the parade route map for exact locations.
Yes. The Nigeria Cultural & Arts Festival will showcase a marketplace, Nigerian cuisine and special performances presented by the Nigerian community. The festival is from 10 am - 4 PM
Most vendors will take credit or debit cards. However, feel free to bring cash with you, just in case.
We encourage you to wear cultural wear to join the festivities of the day. Remember, rain or shine, so have your raincoat handy!
Yes. All areas of the parade and festival are accessible for strollers, wagons, and wheelchairs. Dogs are welcomed but must be on a leash
Early Bird rate is $50 for a Non-Profit and $150 for a Business. NOTE: this rate ends June 1st. The Regular rate is $75 for a Non-Profit Organization and $200 for a Business.
ALL parade participants should arrive for parade check-in and registration, at 7:45 AM. Registration and check-in will end approximately at 9:00 am.
Route is 1 mile.
Please contact the parade organizers at info@culturallynaija.com to receive more information
Please contact parade organizers at info@culturallynaija.com to receive approval to distribute any items
Yes. All fees will be waived for any participating high school organizations.
Parade participants are required to provide all materials and equipment needed to complement their participation. This includes but not limited to music, sound system, microphone, costumes, vehicles, and/or any instruments.
There will be a specific lot open to Volunteers and Parade Participants to park before the start of the parade. The parking fee is normally $5 but is subject to change. However, the lot will NOT be accessible after 9:00 AM. Anyone arriving after 9:00 AM will need to find parking along the parade route and adhere to any instructions associated with parking lots and/or metered parking
The Volunteers Meeting dates is listed under the section “Participants” under Meetings at www.nigeriaculturalparade.com/participants.
Attend the volunteer meetings and review the volunteer guidelines.
Please go to our 'Forms-and-Documents' Page of see the sign-up button below.