(Houghton, Michigan) — Chinese dragons, African drums, music, dancing, flags held high—it’s Parade of Nations time in the Keweenaw.
The annual Parade of Nations and multicultural festival returns for the 24th year on Saturday, Sept. 14. Starting at 11 a.m., students and community members will march and ride on floats in the colorful parade from Hancock across the Portage Lift Bridge to Houghton. They’ll wend their way to the Dee Stadium, where a multicultural festival will feature foods from many countries, crafts and entertainment.
The Parade of Nations is a celebration of ethnic diversity in the Keweenaw. It traditionally draws thousands of visitors from all over Michigan and nearby states.
The theme this year is Global Variation in One Location.
Food booths will sell cuisine from 16 countries, including Moroccan and—for the first time—Turkish food. A children’s booth will be doing face painting. Children can also enjoy free pony rides outside the stadium. Art created by elementary school children in the community will be on display at the Dee.
Performances on stage at the Dee this year will include a Kung Fu demonstration by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, the Copper Country Cloggers, the Kivajat Finnish Dancers, dance and music by the Indian Students Association, the Michigan Tech Dance Team, singer Karen Colbert and singer/songwriter Jan Arnold.
For the full story, see http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2013/september/story95636.html.
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