Baltimore City Civil Rights Week 2026 Tickets

(Individual Ticket - 1 seat) The 33rd Annual Civil Rights Breakfast is the cornerstone of Civil Rights Week. A powerful, celebratory morning that brings together hundreds of community members, civic leaders, and changemakers under one roof. Now in its 33rd year, this signature event opens with art, storytelling, and cultural expression that roots the gathering in Baltimore's deep civil rights legacy. Attendees will engage with a keynote speaker in an intimate and impactful discussion, witness the presentation of the Annual Community Impact Awards honoring individuals and organizations driving change in our city, and share in a served meal that sets the tone for the week ahead. This is Baltimore at its best: reflecting on how far we've come and recommitting to how far we still must go.

(Full Table - 10 seats) The 33rd Annual Civil Rights Breakfast is the cornerstone of Civil Rights Week. A powerful, celebratory morning that brings together hundreds of community members, civic leaders, and changemakers under one roof. Now in its 33rd year, this signature event opens with art, storytelling, and cultural expression that roots the gathering in Baltimore's deep civil rights legacy. Attendees will engage with a keynote speaker in an intimate and impactful discussion, witness the presentation of the Annual Community Impact Awards honoring individuals and organizations driving change in our city, and share in a served meal that sets the tone for the week ahead. This is Baltimore at its best: reflecting on how far we've come and recommitting to how far we still must go.

Community Day is where the work meets the block. Designed as a full-scale block party in a priority engagement neighborhood, this day centers the voices and energy of Baltimore's residents, especially its young people. Youth-led programming and performances take center stage alongside art, storytelling, crafts, games, and food that make this a true community celebration. Local vendors, resource activators, faith congregations, and community partners show up in force, while OECR board members and commissioners engage directly with residents in the spaces where they live. Community Day isn't just an event; it's a demonstration of what civic investment looks like when it's done right.

Prayers for the City is where Baltimore pauses to reflect. Prayers for the City is a multi-faith coordinated prayer hour that gathers residents of all backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions around a shared commitment to this city and its people. A virtual prayer line extends the gathering beyond the plaza, welcoming Baltimoreans wherever they are. Grounded in the belief that justice and spirit are inseparable, this evening reminds us that the work of equity is as much about community and care as it is about policy and law.

Beyond the Classroom: Pathways to Success Expo is a career and resource fair designed to connect young Baltimoreans with the tools and information they need to build their futures. Attendees will find employers, resource providers, and community organizations all in one space, alongside resume development support, mock interviews, and a dedicated Know Your Rights When You Turn 18 session that equips them with the real-world knowledge they need as they step into adulthood. This event is a direct investment in Baltimore's next generation and a statement that their futures matter.

Access, Advocacy, and Action Day is the most comprehensive civic education event of the week. In the morning, all seven divisions of the Office fan out across the city to facilitate free, accessible Know Your Rights workshops covering everything from housing discrimination and workplace rights to police accountability, ADA access, and the EEOC process. These aren't lectures, they're tools, delivered in the communities that need them most. In the afternoon, the day shifts into a facilitated co-creation and problem-solving roundtable, bringing together residents, advocates, partner agencies, board and commission members, and OECR staff to identify barriers, generate solutions, and make real commitments.