After a fifteen year hiatus, Bay Area Hungarians again worked together to organize a very successful Hungarian Day at Belmont’âs Twin Pines Park. The event last year was a dynamic presentation of colorful Hungarian culture, live music, arts, history, and cuisine. Over 1,200 tickets were sold and visitors kept coming between 11:30 in the morning and the early evening. They enjoyed a variety of wonderful Hungarian food and drinks, exciting entertainment, non-stop music and dancing, intricate crafts, displays of local artisans, and a kids’ corner. It was indeed an occasion of wholesome family fun! This year this event will be even bigger! When: May 11th, 2013 Where: Twin Pines Park, Belmont CA 1225 Ralston Ave, Belmont CA Times: 11:30 am – Midnight Admission: $5 for adults ...

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African American Heritage Celebrating Strides Start Date: 2/27/2013 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Date: 2/27/2013 End Time: 9:00 PM Event Description Be a part of living history. Participate in one of the most exciting District events of the New Year. Experience the uplifting, informative and exciting African American Heritage Celebrating Strides Event — celebrating the many challenges, advances, and world-wide achievements of African Americans. The talents of TCC students, faculty, staff, and local community participants will be showcased as they educate, inspire, and entertain. Featured will be inspirational vocal performances by the historic Community Christian Church Choir of Fort Worth, and a moving dramatic interpretation by the Fort Worth Jubilee The ...

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The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York organizes the annual Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City every April on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Since 1938 this annual celebration of Hellenic identity, through which all Hellenes can express and promote their culture and achievements to the world, commemorates the 187th Anniversary of Greek Declaration of Independence, March 25th 1821, and has become a New York City traditional event. Sunday April 7th, 2013 Time: 1:30 P.M On 5th Ave  From 64th to 79th St Organized by: The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York Address: 21-52 29th St Astoria, NY 11105 Email: Hellenicsocieties@yahoo.com Telephone: (718) 204-6500 Website (Source): HellenicSocieties.org 

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The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival is the premiere community fund raising event organized and conducted by the Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the city of Manteca.  Funds raised from this festive event are used throughout the year for Chamber programs, such as, developing and providing local Hispanic and non-Hispanic businesses with tools, support and advocacy to help them build a stronger business future. This year the Cinco Festival returns to Downtown Manteca–after two years of rebuilding by the City, Library Park is once again available for the Festival.  The Festival will include the same festive elements as last year but will be located in a cool setting amongst trees and grass and on the adjoining streets.  Non-food Vendors save booth costs by joining the Central Valle ...

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Over 500 people attended the festival enjoying several activities throughout the day; including DJ & live music, salsa dance contests, folkloric dancers and performances  by the popular local band TropiSound. A beautiful day filled with great Caribbean food, a variety of local and out-of-town vendors, fun kid activities and salsa music beating throughout the crowd and enjoyed, according to some, by more than 1500 people, at the FWB Landing Park, located in downtown in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Where: Fort Walton Beach Landing Park 139 Brooks St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 Time: 10:00 A.M – 8:00 P.M Website (source): http://www.boricuasausentes.org/Home_Page.html Contact Info: NWF Boricuas Ausentes, Inc. PO BOX 523 Mary Esther, FL 32569 (850) 240-4417 fwboricuas@yahoo.com &nbs ...

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Sunday, June 2nd 2013 Come out to Traders Village on Sunday June 2, 2013, for Festival de Mariachi! The market will come alive with live Mariachi Music, Great Shopping, Great Food, Cold Drinks, and Family Rides! Join us from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. in the gray expo for some of Houston’s best live Mariachi. Also enjoy giveaways from Univision Radio and some of our partners. We look forward to seeing you there! Free to the public, parking $3. The largest, most visited open-air market on the Texas Gulf Coast, Traders Village is at 7979 North Eldridge Road near Highway 290, just minutes northwest of downtown Houston. Call 281-890-5500 for more information 7979 N. Eldridge Rd., Houston, Texas 77041 Phone: (281) 890-5500 — Fax: (281) 890-6568 Website (source): http://tradersvillage.com/hou ...

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June 6-9, 2013 The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival showcases new films from Greek filmmakers worldwide. Our foremost goal is to promote Greek Cinema and cultural exchange while bridging the gap between Greek filmmakers and Hollywood. Orpheus Awards are given to the most outstanding new films in the dramatic, documentary and short film categories. Now in our seventh year, Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) is witnessing a new wave of Greek Cinema emerging from an irreverent generation of young filmmakers who insist on breaking ties with past trends and seeing things in their own unique way. The results are impressive and include recognition in global film circles such as the Cannes, Venice and Sundance film festivals. Our place as a center for Greek filmmakers from around the world is ...

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June 19 – July 31, 2013 Wednesdays, 7 pm (Adult) (Youth 1 pm starting July 10)   Newark Museum welcomes the 37th annual Newark Black Film Festival, a month-long event Since its inception in 1974, the Newark Black Film Festival (NBFF) has become known among its peers as the longest running black film festival in the United States. Throughout the years, it has continued to provide a progressive public forum for hundreds of emerging writers, directors, producers, performers and film buffs who enjoy African American and African Diaspora cinema. Screening in the summer months, the films that are shown reflect the full diversity of the black experience in America, both past and present.  Each film selection encompasses a wide range of cinematic forms and formulas, from documentary to the av ...

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Rochester GreekFest Friday, August 23rd 5pm – 8pm Saturday, August 24th 11am – 8pm Sunday, August 25th 11am – 6pm FREE ADMISSION – FREE PARKING Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church grounds 703 West Center Street (Next to Lourdes High School) Rochester, MN 55902 A celebration of Greek heritage. Authentic Greek Foods Live Music all weekend Ethnic Greek Dancers Saturday and Sunday Bake Sale (locally made Greek pastries) Kids Carnival Silent Auction Church Tours Website (source): http://greekfestrochester.com/

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Columbus Day Parade The Columbus Day Parade has been organized by the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York since 1929. Over 35,000 people participate in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City each year, including over 100 groups, with bands, floats and contingents. The parade attracts nearly one million spectators and is the largest celebration of Italian-American culture in the world. The Columbus Day Parade takes place on the second Monday in October. When: The Columbus Day Parade will take place on Monday, October 14, 2013 Where: The Columbus Day Parade begins on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and continues north along Fifth Avenue to 72nd Street. The grandstands will be located on Fifth Avenue between 67th and 69th Streets. Times: Begins at 9:30 A.M Admission: Free Contact Info: 212 ...

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