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    In Bellevue, we welcome the world and celebrate diversity as our strength. Embrace Bellevue’s cultural diversity and celebrate our community’s unique talents and shared humanity at Bellevue's first city-sponsored international festival.

    Illustration shows dancers and musicians of various cultural backgrounds along with landmarks from various countries.

    Date: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024
    Time: 12:30–4:30 p.m.
    Where: Crossroads Park
    Cost: Free

    Performance schedule

    12:30-1 p.m.

    1-1:30 p.m.

    • Third eye (Malawi)
    • Tap Dance (United States)
    • Terric Mckenzie (Haiti)

    1:30-2 p.m.

    • Youth Dance Mirambo (United States)
    • Hooman Taheri (Iran)
    • Performance from Khmer community members (Cambodia)

    2-2:30 p.m.

    • Umunezero Dance Troupe (Rwanda)
    • Zorya Tech Inc (Ukraine)
    • Joyas Mestizas (Mexico)

    2:30-3 p.m.

    • Bernoulli Valerien (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
    • Zje Mongol (Mongolia) 

    3-3:30 p.m.

    • Nahui Ollin Tezcatlipoca (Mesoamerica)
    • Mak Fai Dragon & Lion Dance Association (China) 

    3:30-4 p.m.

    • Vania C. Bynum (United States)
    • Performance from Eritrean Community members (Eritrea)
    • Roz & Friends (Local United States)

    4-4:30 p.m.

    • Choice (Ukraine)
    • Just Humanitarian Project (Ghana)

    Food and Activities

    • Food trucks: MEXICUBAN, Yummy Gyro and Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things
    • Bellevue School District: Last-minute kindergarten registration 
    • Back-to-school supplies giveaway
    • Face painting
    • Arts and crafts: Korean paper fan, Filipino star ornament, Mexican paper flowers, Paddington bear craft
    • Fire engine tour
    • Robotics - Quality Control, FTC team 21229
    • Self-defense workshop
    • Local community organizations

    Transportation

    We highly recommend taking public transit as parking may be limited.

    Public transit

    Crossroads Park is accessible using public transit with routes that serve Eastside park-and-ride and transit centers as well as the Wilburton light rail station.

    RapidRide B-Line, 221, 226, and 245 are the nearest bus routes:

    Plan your trip with King County Metro Trip Planner.

    Parking 

    Accessible parking is available at Crossroads Park parking lot is off Northeast Eighth Street.

    Free parking is available at the following locations:

    • Crossroads Park parking lots, either off Northeast Eighth Street or 164th Avenue Northeast.
    • Unity of Bellevue, 16330 NE Fourth St., between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. 

    Attention: Parking at Crossroads Mall and other private properties is prohibited. Unauthorized parking may result in towing at the owner's expense. The City of Bellevue is not responsible for any towing charges or damages.

    Accessibility

    For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable modifications, please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-7855 (voice) or email emercado@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the city's ADA, Title VI and Equal Opportunity officer at adatitlevi@bellevuewa.gov.

    Sponsors and Partners

    This event is made possible through the generous support of the following: 

    • Amazon 
    • Bellevue Diversity Advisory Network
    • Bellevue School District
    • Costco
    • Equity Leadership Collaborative
    • Eton School
    • Grocery Outlet
    • KPH Media
    • VCBynum Arts & Education
    • Wide World for Refugee
    • QFC 
    • Trader Joe's
    • Youth Eastside Services  

    Thank you all for your support!

    Contact

    For more information, please contact Erik Mercado, Diversity Advantage Team, at emercado@bellevuewa.gov.