Downtown Tulsa Celebrates 918 Day!
September 18 has been known as “918 Day” in Tulsa since 2018. The Tulsa Mayor's Office created the civic pride day, which is named for the area code, to celebrate Tulsa's diverse heritage. Now, in partnership with city, arts, and community leaders, Downtown Tulsa Partnership is launching a community-wide celebration of arts and culture in the heart of the city!
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 5-9 PM
Location: Chapman Green, 600 S Main Street
Be Part of the 918 Day Festival
🍴 Food Vendors & Food Trucks
Food is culture! We are excited to announce the Festival's medley of global cuisine. There is going to be something for every one — come hungry!
We’re looking for local food trucks and food vendors that represent the diversity of Tulsa’s culinary scene. If your menu reflects a specific cultural or ethnic tradition, we want to hear from you.
✅ Vendor Fees waived
✅ Must be able to serve during event hours
✅ Must comply with Tulsa Health Department guidelines
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🎨 Artists, Cultural Vendors & Entertainers
918 Day is a stage for Tulsa’s cultural artists and creatives. We’re seeking visual artists, dancers, musicians, storytellers, and other performers who reflect the ethnic and cultural vibrancy of our city.
✅ Performances should reflect cultural heritage
✅ Limited space available for art vending
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About the Festival
In support of DTP’s mission to champion a prosperous, vibrant, and inclusive Downtown, the 918 Day Festival will honor the cultural arts of Tulsa’s many vibrant ethnic and racial communities. This event will elevate the unique perspectives and stories of all Tulsans, engaging them in DTP's work to create a Downtown that is truly everyone's neighborhood!
Chapman Green is a public park in Downtown Tulsa’s business district. The Green is currently the location of DTP’s weekly Downtown Midweek Market and other community programming. Building on the Wednesday Market footprint, DTP will utilize the city streets surrounding the Green for performances and demonstrations by various artists and groups who wish to share their cultural arts with their fellow Tulsans at this inaugural 918 Day celebration.
Festival Committee
Melissa Pasha
Derek Ball
Megan Shepherd
Nolan MacDonald
Branjae Jackson
Tony Williams
Becki DeVore
Sarah Abbott
Mikeale Campbell
Daniel Jackson
Brian Kurtz
Chinh Doan
Kassidy Wickersham
Kyra Carby
Steve Cluck
Dee Douglas
Sponsor the Festival
Financial support of the 918 Day Festival is needed to help DTP, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, cover event costs such as permitting, equipment rental, musician fees, marketing materials and signage, advertising, and photos/video. To become a 918 Day Festival sponsor, email Cassie Williams at Cassie@downtowntulsa.com
Special Thanks to These 918 Day Festival Sponsors!
