The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio's Community Festival and Walk

About Us The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is proud to bring back one of our most beloved traditions—reimagined for today. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, we invite the community to join us for the DCNEO Community Festival & Walk, a free, family-centered celebration taking place at the Great Lakes Science Center. Formerly known as Walk, Rock, Roll & Run, this event returns after a one-year pause with a renewed focus on what matters most: connection, community, and belonging. This year’s event features a walk-only experience alongside a vibrant community festival designed for all ages. Why We Walk At The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, our work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves to belong. For nearly a century, DCNEO has partnered with schools, organizations, and communities across Northeast Ohio to help people better understand one another, navigate difference, and build environments where all individuals can thrive. While the language and landscape around diversity continue to evolve, our purpose remains clear— to empower people and organizations to create communities where everyone belongs. The Community Festival & Walk reflects this moment in our work. It is not about competition or pace, but about presence—showing up together, side by side, across differences. It is a space to celebrate community, invest in young people, and connect families, educators, leaders, and neighbors to the tools and relationships that move inclusion from intention to action. When you walk with us, you are supporting programs that: Equip students and educators with skills to lead with empathy and understanding Strengthen workplaces and organizations through inclusive leadership and dialogue Foster community connection across lines of identity, experience, and belief This walk is a reminder that progress is collective—and that meaningful change happens when we move forward together. Walk Together. Give Together Participation in the Community Festival & Wal