Dock 5 @ Union Market

Join us for a spectacular evening of recognition, celebration, and joy—culminating in a high-energy, funk-infused dance party you won’t want to miss. This unforgettable night will honor visionary leaders who continue to shape the narrative of civil rights and social justice in America.

We are proud to present the John Robert Lewis Lifetime Legacy Award to Senator Cory Booker, and the March On! Lifetime Achievement Award to Stanley Nelson, Marcia Smith, and their company, Firelight Films. The evening will be hosted by Jonathan Capehart, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, MSNBC anchor, Washington Post opinion columnist, and New York Times bestselling author.

Please note: If you'd like to attend the Gala along with other Festival events, the best option is to purchase the Festival Pass + Gala pass, which grants access to everything for $600.

If you sponsor the festival at the friend ($1,000 level), you are granted access to two festival+gala passes.