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DAY 1 | AUGUST 29, 2025

📍Washinton Square, 451 S State St in Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, Meet at the Horseshoe
In Partnership with Utah March, a grassroots organization compiled of dedicated community activists, we are hosting a Unity as Resistance march.
The Oxford dictionary defines Unity as “the state of being joined as a whole.”
Unity Block Party isn’t just an event. It’s a movement that highlights the diversity that makes Salt Lake Shine.
The Unity as Resistance Rally is a space to make your voice heard. To show up for your people, celebrate your rhythm, and advocate for your community.
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Enjoy live music from DJ Mae Day & Violinist P Fuzz.
Watch live artists create while grabbing snacks from our concessions stands and a quick drink from the bar.
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
A one-on-one interview between Michelda Castro of Versatile Image and Talea Jackson, Executive Producer and Co-Creator of the Black Girls of Utah series ahead of the Trailer premier.
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
The debut of the Black Girls in Utah series trailer. BGIU is a story about Black girls growing up in Utah, exploring themes of identity, friendship, family, religious dichotomy, and girlhood. It is a journey through stories untold because growing up Black in places like Utah isn’t rare—it’s just rarely told.
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
In partnership with the Sundance Institute, the Unity Block Party kicks off with a screening of Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)—Questlove’s award-winning documentary that revives the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, a powerful celebration of Black music, identity, and resilience during the Civil Rights era.
Following the screening, join us for an engaging discussion on the film’s historical impact, the role of Black artists in activism, and the power of storytelling in amplifying Black voices.

Day 2 | SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025 THE BLOCK PARTY

📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
A makers market of BIPOC-owned and women-owned small businesses. creators, makers, and artists
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Check out hip hop dance battles, dance showcases, and live music presented by 1520 Arts and Re-Lyte
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
This isn’t just a party for adults, bring your kids and let them experience the joy in community that unity brings.
Let your kids explore a bounce house, get their faces painted and even get temporary tattoos.
Sponsored by Curly Me! + Project Success.
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
CJ Miles is coming home. 🏀

The former Utah Jazz player will be hosting the VIP Lounge at this year’s Unity Block Party, sponsored by Uncle Nearest.

CJ believes in showing up for community — because real impact starts with planting seeds now for what’s next. 🌱

VIP access is limited. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to an exclusive meet and greet with CJ Miles, samples of the Premium Whiskey Uncle Nearest and local entertainment.
VIOLINIST P FUZZ ⌚ 11 AM - 12:30 PM
SOUL CITY OPEN MIC ⌚1 PM - 2:30 PM
CJ MILES LIVE PODCAST INTERVIEW ⌚3 PM - 3:45 PM
📍Library Square, 200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Concert Doors open at 4 PM.
The heartbeat of the Unity Block Party, this electrifying event brings together the community for an unforgettable day of music, culture, and connection.
Experience live performances from musical artists, DJs and entertainers. Local, regional, and GRAMMY nominated artists all make the concert like nothing else in the SLC area.

DAY 3 | SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 BLACK CREATIVE EXCELLENCE BRUNCH

📍Squatters Pub Brewery, 147 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Doors Open at 10:45 AM
Unity Block Party introduces the Black Creatives Excellence Brunch, a curated gathering of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals dedicated to economic empowerment and community advancement. This exclusive setting provides brands, corporations, and organizations with the opportunity to engage directly with Utah’s black business community, fostering meaningful conversations that drive long-term impact.
📍Squatters Pub Brewery, 147 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Through insightful panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a focus on actionable solutions, the brunch serves as a catalyst for sustainable economic and artistic opportunities for underrepresented communities. Together, we are shaping a more vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous future.