March On!™ Festival 2026   |  September 29 - October 6, 2026   |  Celebrating 250 Years of Democarcy: The Unfinished Story      

Venceremos

Havana street scene with vintage cars and colorful buildings

For centuries, Cuba has aroused the covetous interests of those who want to control it. Spain established its first settlement in 1511. In 1899 the US began its political and economic influence until Fidel Castro’s army marched into Havana in 1959.  Since then, Cuba has intrigued, vexed and taunted the world with its beauty, cultural richness and defiant spirit. 

To Make A World

Kahlil Joseph is the film’s director. He is also the visionary behind the visuals in Beyoncé’s Lemonade and Kendrick Lamar’s good kid mAAd city videos, and founder of the Underground Museum in Los Angeles.

Three Centuries of Justice Activism

What I love most about December is the convergence of rites from several spiritual traditions, including the Christian, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic faiths, as well as the secular observance of Kwanzaa.

THE QUALITY OF OUR RESOLVE

What I love most about December is the convergence of rites from several spiritual traditions, including the Christian, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic faiths, as well as the secular observance of Kwanzaa.

Deconstructing December

What I love most about December is the convergence of rites from several spiritual traditions, including the Christian, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Hindu, and Islamic faiths, as well as the secular observance of Kwanzaa.

March On! Fest Highlights | Dark Tower Day Party

Step inside the Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest, where culture, music, and history collide. Inspired by the legendary salons of the Harlem Renaissance, this celebration brings together art, creativity, and community in the heart of the DMV.

March On! Awards Ceremony

Experience the highlights from the March On! Awards Ceremony, featuring the John Robert Lewis Lifetime Legacy Award — honoring trailblazers whose leadership and vision continue to inspire change. From powerful performances to moving tributes, this recap captures the spirit of the March On! Festival.