Greenwood Remembrance & Black Wall Street Legacy Events | May 30 – June 1

As we enter this solemn weekend, Downtown Tulsa Partnership invites you to honor, observe, and reflect on the legacy of Black Wall Street and the lives lost during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. From May 30 to June 1, our community will come together for a series of events that remember this painful chapter in our city’s history and uplift the strength and resilience of Greenwood’s legacy.

The weekend begins with the Greenwood Remembrance Day Observance on Friday, May 30 at 9 AM at the Black Wall Street Mural in the Greenwood District. This meaningful gathering will honor the official proclamation of Greenwood Remembrance Day, featuring Tony Williams, known as Mr. Greenwood, and other community voices.

Then, on Saturday and Sunday (May 31–June 1), head to the Historic Greenwood District for the Black Wall Street Legacy Festival, a powerful weekend of remembrance and celebration. This community-curated event will include live music, wellness and healing sessions, local vendors, and remembrance activities, all designed to elevate the voices and work of Black Tulsans over the past century.

To close the weekend, attend the Tulsa Race Massacre Candlelight Vigil on Sunday, June 1 at 8 PM at Greenwood Rising (23 N. Greenwood Ave). This is a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity—a moment to honor the lives that were taken and to stand in solidarity with the community as we continue to tell the truth of this history.

We encourage everyone to wear green from May 30–June 1 in observance of Greenwood Remembrance Days. Downtown Tulsa’s buildings will be lit in green to symbolize reflection, respect, and resilience.

In addition, Downtown Tulsa Partnership will release a special video series across our social media platforms from May 30 through June 1, sharing stories and history to honor the past and those who refuse to be erased. We invite you to watch, learn, and share as we continue the work of remembrance and education.

This weekend is not a celebration—it is an observance. A time to reflect on a dark moment in our shared history and to commit to a more just, informed, and united future.