Cultural Diversity

“As a community we are diverse, but as a Nation we are ONE”

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:

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)