West End HUETIFUL – Black is Beautiful in Every Hue is a community celebration rooted in Charlotte’s Historic West End. The event celebrates Black beauty, culture, local businesses, and the history, legacy, and lived experiences that have shaped our community.

While Five Points Plaza serves as the heart of the celebration, HUETIFUL is designed to be experienced throughout the Historic West End. We invite neighborhoods, residents, churches, and businesses to create experiences that showcase what makes their corner of the West End unique.

Visit Five Points Plaza
• Interactive performances (1:00–2:00 PM)
• Vendor market (1:00- 4:00 PM)
• Community activities
• Opportunities to connect with neighbors, artists, and local organizations

Show Your Support

Help create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere throughout the Historic West End.
• Purchase a West End HUETIFUL T-shirt and wear it on the day of the event.
• Display a West End HUETIFUL flag at your home or business.
• Purchase a blank yard sign, create your own artwork, and display it in your yard on the day of the event.
• Decorate your home or business with flowers, banners, ribbons, or other outdoor décor in HUETIFUL colors.

Create Your Own HUETIFUL Experience

One of the goals of West End HUETIFUL is to encourage people to explore neighborhoods throughout the Historic West End. Every neighborhood can celebrate in its own way.

Host a neighborhood cookout, potluck, or block gathering.
Set up a neighborhood farmers market or community pop-up market.
Display neighborhood history, artwork, or historic photos.
Host a neighborhood movie night.
Showcase your musical talents by playing an instrument on your porch or with friends and neighbors.
Create sidewalk chalk art or positive messages (where permitted).
Decorate your street, porch, or yard in HUETIFUL colors.
Organize lawn games, Double Dutch, or jump rope for neighbors.
Invite local artists, musicians, or performers to participate.
Welcome visitors and encourage them to explore your neighborhood.
Invite friends and family to experience the Historic West End.

There is no right or wrong way to participate. Whether it’s something simple or something larger, every neighborhood can help make West End HUETIFUL a celebration that extends throughout the Historic West End.