Multicultural Fair in Marysville Sept. 20

MARYSVILLE – The 1st Marysville Multicultural Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to celebrate diversity in Marysville-Tulalip.

MARYSVILLE – The 1st Marysville Multicultural Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to celebrate diversity in Marysville-Tulalip.

The free event will be at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. Enjoy music and dance from around the world on stage in the Rotary Pavilion, experience traditions from other lands through demonstrations and displays, and enjoy the food court where ethnic foods will be available.

“We are excited to offer this new event to bring hundreds of people together in a celebration of the many diverse nations, languages and cultures of the world through food, art, music and dance,” Mayor Jon Nehring said.

The day’s performance lineup includes Italian duo The Tarantellas, Native American flautist Peter Ali, Voices of the Village featuring developmentally disabled adult rock musicians and Mariachi band Mi Pais. Rhythms of India will perform colorfully costumed, energetic “Bollywood”-style dance, and Moontalk storyteller Lois Landgrebe and Tulalip pole carver Kelly Moses will share stories of local Native Americans.

The international food court will feature ethnic food favorites for purchase from local restaurant and food vendors including Mae Phim (Thai), The Whim/Craving Cajun Grill, Rosie’s Frybread (Tulalip/Native American), Sampaghita Cuisine (Filipino-American) and Taj Mahal (Indian cuisine).

To learn more, visit the website at marysvillewa.gov/multiculturalfair.