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Aurora’s signature event, Global Fest, enters its 10th year with exciting new performances and more international food trucks. Lucha libre wrestlers, a competitive reality TV show winner, and unique international cuisines highlight the much-anticipated 10th year of Aurora’s signature event, Global Fest, sponsored by CEDS Finance.
The free, fun, family friendly event returns Saturday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. This unique multicultural event brings together the sights, sounds and flavors of nations from around the world to celebrate the diverse people and communities that call Aurora home. Highlights include two stages of vibrant musical and dance performances, nearly 20 local food trucks featuring recipes from across the world, an international marketplace, the Parade of Nations, a Fashion Show, art displays, and creative activities for children.
“People across the metro are learning that Global Fest is a must-attend event in Aurora, and this year is like no other. Aurora truly is ‘The World in a City’ and Global Fest is the best place to experience it on display,” said Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman.
One of the premier performers this year is Aurora resident Jose Hernandez, a recent winner of Estrella TV’s “Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento,” a competitive TV show similar to NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Another exciting new addition to Global Fest is a lucha libre wrestling presentation. Known for dynamic performers and colorful masks, luchadores will enter the wrestling ring on the Great Lawn to compete and prove who is the best fighter.
Also new this year is the “We Are Aurora” exhibit, a creative photography project promoting understanding and belonging across different racial, ethnic and linguistic groups. Community members submitted more than 100 photos, and the top 25 will be viewable on the Great Lawn.
“Aurora is proud to be one of the most diverse cities in Colorado, with one in five people in Aurora identifying as foreign born. Global Fest is an important event because it is an inclusive showcase of our international cultures and it is special when we can share our traditions with others,” said Ricardo Gambetta, manager of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs.
Visit AuroraGlobalFest.org for additional event information.
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