Broadway Market Celebrates Black History Month with Music, Flag Raising

Buffalo's historic marketplace hosts weekly live music performances and a Pan-African flag raising ceremony

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Buffalo's Broadway Market is kicking off Black History Month celebrations with a series of live music performances every Saturday and a flag raising ceremony recognizing the resilience and contributions of Black Buffalonians. Mayor Sean Ryan launched the city's Black History Month festivities at the iconic market, highlighting how Black history is deeply woven into Buffalo's story.

Why it matters

The Broadway Market has long been a hub for the Black community in Buffalo, making it an appropriate venue to commemorate and celebrate Black History Month. The market's programming and the raising of the Pan-African flag outside City Hall demonstrate the city's commitment to honoring the past and present of its Black residents.

The details

Each Saturday this month, the Broadway Market will feature live music performances as part of its Black History Month celebrations. On Friday, a Pan-African flag was raised outside City Hall following a ceremony recognizing the resilience and contributions of Black Buffalonians.

  • Black History Month celebrations at the Broadway Market run throughout February 2026.
  • The Pan-African flag was raised outside City Hall on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Mayor Sean Ryan

The mayor of Buffalo who launched the city's Black History Month celebrations at the Broadway Market.

Broadway Market

A historic marketplace in Buffalo that is hosting Black History Month events, including live music performances every Saturday.

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The takeaway

The Broadway Market's Black History Month programming and the raising of the Pan-African flag outside City Hall demonstrate Buffalo's commitment to honoring the past and present of its Black community, showcasing the city's diversity and resilience.