Date and Time
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 2pm-6pm
Location
Moore Square
200 S Blount St
Details
Darkness RISING: Live is a free, annual music and mental health festival celebrating its 8th year. This vibrant block party features a live concert, community health fair, food trucks, vendor shopping, kids' activities, and more. Hosted by Brian Dawson (K97.5) and Melissa 'Wade in the Water' (103.9), the event brings together music, wellness, and community in a powerful way.
Presented by Darkness RISING Nonprofit, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing arts and mental health resources to marginalized communities, this event is a safe, uplifting space that fosters connection, healing, and joy.
Be there for:
☀️ Live music
☀️ DJ
☀️ Giveaways
☀️ Yoga
☀️ African dance class
☀️ Vendors
☀️ Food trucks
☀️ Free mental health resources
☀️ Wellness workshops
☀️ Interactive art
Date: Saturday, May 24,2024
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
FREE Event
Hashtags:
#DRBlockParty
#DRLive8
#Blackmentalhealthblockparty
#DarknessRISING
Video excerpt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmcQrPgqo4g