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Roanoke's largest, FREE multicultural festival will be in full swing at Elmwood Park. The Local Colors Festival celebrates the many ethnic cultures from around the globe that are represented in the Roanoke Valley.
The festival opens with a Parade of Nations where residents proudly display their flags of their heritage and cultural dress. After that is an afternoon full of ethnic diversity to enjoy. Taste the dishes of many international cuisines, watch vivid dance and music performances, learn about different cultures from several exhibits, purchase vendor goods representing different cultures, and drink an international beer. Kids can create international crafts in our children's activity area. It's a free family-friendly way to celebrate the bright tapestry that makes Roanoke a welcoming city.
The LOVE sign will be back for plenty of photo ops!
Vendor and Performer applications are due April 14th. Sign up to participate in our Parade of Nations! Applications are on our event page here
Go to our website to complete an application to be a vendor, performer, or to sign up for the Parade of Nations.
We are also looking for volunteers. Volunteer sign ups are located on our website.
A big thanks to our sponsors: Carilion Clinic/Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Freedom First, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Kroger, CVS/Aetna, and the City of Roanoke
Who
Everyone.
Cost
FREE (food and drink for purchase)How
Just show up.
