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Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Saturday, October 05, 2024 from 10:00am to 06:00pm

Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival

Centennial Park

2500 West End Avenue

Nashville, TN, 37203

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Join us for the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival Saturday, October 5, 2024!

The Asurion Stage

This stage features traditional song and dance from performers that have brought their musical traditions to Middle Tennessee from around the world. The Asurion stage provides nonstop entertainment throughout the day with expansive productions on our main stage to intimate performances that take place on the grass in front of the stage. Bring a blanket or your camp chairs and enjoy entertainment from across the globe.

The Global Village

Be transported around the world… right here in Nashville! Presented by Nashville Metro Human Relations Commission, The Global Village offers an authentic look at the customs and traditions of the participating cultures that are present within the Nashville community. The Global Village is located in the ellipse surrounding the Asurion Stage and is facilitated by Nashville Area Cultural Communities and organizations. Attendees can visit the booths and learn about traditions and customs, talents, and traditions from representatives of these communities.

The World Bazaar

You will find the World Bazaar filled with booths selling unique hand-crafted and imported items from around the world. Here you can get a henna tattoo, learn how to say a phrase in another language, try on a handmade hat from Mexico, buy an ornate handmade bag from India, handmade jewelry from Japan.

Walking through you may also see how some of these items are made and learn more about various nonprofits and service organizations that support and benefit the diversity in our community.

Cafe Stage

The Cafe Stage is an intimate stage located in the middle of one of the most popular areas at the Festival-the Food Area. Here you can listen to fusion bands from immigrants and Nashville natives while you try cuisines you have never sampled before or indulge in our favorite global treats…some of which are only available at our Festival each year.

Previous menu items have included Empanadillas, Alcapurrias, Baklava, Bird's Nest, Tandoori Chicken, Bourma, Nazouk, Baozi, Char Siu, Hot Wings, Masala Chai, Fried Plantain, Naan, Fajitas, Green Curry, Lemonades, Grilled Corn, Pad Thai, Pulled Pork, Falafel, Tamales, Stuffed Cabbage, Samosas, Gibanica, Candy Apples, Griyo, Hot Chicken, Basil Stir Fry, Italian Ice, Gyros, Sorbet, Tabouleh, Turkey Legs, Burritos, Cajun Fish, Tasso Kabrit, Nam Vanh, Spanakopita, Lentil Soup, Papaya Salad, Sticky Rice, Spiced Brisket, Red Curry, and more.

Metro Parks Performs

Join Nashville Metro Parks Community Center leaders and members as they showcase dancing, sports, arts & crafts and more!
Learn about all the unique and amazing opportunities that are available in the 27 Community Centers located in the Greater Nashville Area. More than just gyms, swimming pools, and playgrounds, Metro Parks Neighborhood Community Centers are a family resource for surrounding communities and offer something for all ages throughout the year. These facilities provide a wide range of programs and services to all members of the community.

Programs and activities include music and dance lessons, competitive adult and youth sports, arts and crafts, theatre productions, after school programs, walking clubs, scouting programs, organized games, social events, and many more. Also present will be representatives from Nashville Nature Centers, Sportsplex, Cultural Arts, and the Parthenon. Enjoy two stages with multiple performance by community center participants, arts and crafts station, interactive sports demos and games on the International Sports Field.

Schedule of Events:

10:00 am - 10:20 am: Filsoofi Music on the Asurion Stage
10:00 am - 10:30 am: Imagination Library on the Kidsville Stage
10:00 am - 10:45 am: Introduction to the Day's Activities on the Teens United Stage
11:00 am: Imagination Library on the Kidsville Stage
11:00 am - 11:15 am: Metro Parks Step Team Metro Parks Performs Stage
11:00 am - 11:25 am: Tantsova Grupa + NIFD on the Asurion Stage
11:00 am - 11:30 am: McClanahan Musicians on the Teens United Stage
11:25 am - 12:00 pm: Eamonn Dillon on the Asurion Stage
11:30 am: Ali Baba and the Forty Thievesat the Kidsville Puppet Truck

Cafe Stage Schedule

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: KCMA Rhythm Group on the Cafe Stage
01:15 pm - 2:00 pm: Calentano on the Cafe Stage
02:15 pm - 3:00 pm: KCMA Rhythm Group on the Cafe Stage
03:15 pm - 4:15 pm: Karina Daza on the Cafe Stage
04:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Karina Daza on the Cafe Stage

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