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About the Houston Palestinian Festival
A Celebration 12 Years in the Making
What started as a gathering of community, culture, and pride has grown into one of the most beloved annual traditions in Houston. The Houston Palestinian Festival, now in its 12th year, draws between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees each year, making it the largest and oldest running Palestinian cultural celebration in the United States.
Every year, thousands of Houstonians from all walks of life come together to experience the richness of Palestinian heritage through food, music, dance, art, and community. Whether you're Palestinian American, Arab American, or simply a curious neighbor, this festival is your invitation to step into a culture that is ancient, vibrant, and deeply alive.
Presented by PACC Houston
The festival is proudly presented by the Palestinian American Cultural Center (PACC) of Houston, a nonprofit organization founded to unite Palestinian Americans across the Greater Houston area while celebrating shared heritage and building bridges with the broader community.
PACC was founded as a united Palestinian American group that respects individual differences while seeking common ground to achieve positive advancements for the status and connection of Palestinian Americans in the Houston community.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and tax-exempt organization, PACC is strictly non-political and non-religious, with a mission to sustain and strengthen ties to Palestinian heritage while empowering the success and well-being of the entire community.
Through scholarships, cultural programming, civic engagement, and community outreach, PACC works year-round to ensure that Palestinian identity, history, and values are preserved, celebrated, and passed on to the next generation.
Learn more at pacchouston.org.
