History
The Ethnic Diversity Celebration has grown into a city-wide celebration and was founded in 2001 By Community Activist and former City Commissioner David Juarez. This celebration started out as a block party in the Edison Neighborhood in an effort to bring different groups of people together to celebrate diversity and decrease crime through unity. The Edison Neighborhood is the most diverse area in Kalamazoo, with the highest crime rate and poverty issues.
Ethnic Diversity Celebration 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
11am – Midnight
Arcadia Festival Site
Downtown Kalamazoo
Last year we had approximately 2,200 people attend! Join us this year to enjoy:
- Local artists/performers of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds (Chinese Lion dance group, African dance troop, Mariachi singer, and more)
- Cultural activities for children, Henna painting, Names in different languages, Around the world obstacle course with activities at each station.
- Food vendors from Kalamazoo and the surrounding areas highlighting diverse foods
- Merchandise vendors of Ethnic orientation and wares
- Cultural education and resource booths for continuing education after the event
Ethnic Diversity schedule (click to view schedule)
If you are interested in volunteering, sponsorship, booth rentals or more please contact:
Andrea Juarez
Chair EDC Planning Committee
269.598.2452
email
If you wish to donate to our Cultural Events Fund (for EDC and Cinco de Mayo)
(Donations also include tokens of gratitude corresponding to level of sponsorship)
Please make tax deductible checks payable to:
New Latino Visions – Cultural Events Fund
1934 Portage Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Sponsorship Form (click here to download)
