LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Dunbar Historic Neighborhood Association (DHNA) has proudly announced the return of the 11th Annual Paul Laurence Dunbar Community Festival.

However, this year the festival has been reimagined as the Dunbar OCTOBERFEST 2025: Boots on the Ground – Lift Every Legacy.

The festival will be a week-long celebration, spanning from Saturday, October 18, 2025, through Saturday, October 25, 2025.

“This year’s theme, Boots on the Ground – Lift Every Legacy, is about action,” said Angel Townsend Burt, Executive Director of DHNA. “It’s about honoring the sacrifices and achievements of those who came before us, while empowering today’s generations to build, preserve, and carry the legacy forward.”

The celebration will honor the legacy of one of Little Rock’s most historic A

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