Dragons, serpents and a host of other mythical characters are headed for Houghton in September, when the annual Parade of Nations celebrates its 2015 theme: World of Lore and Legends.
The Parade of Nations and the Multicultural Festival that follows in the Dee Stadium is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19. Organizations at Michigan Tech, Finlandia University and in the community are being invited to build floats or march in traditional dress in the parade.
Flags from more than 60 countries will be unfurled.International foods and crafts will be on sale at the Dee at the Multicultural Festival right after the parade, with free entertainment from many lands.
This is the 26th year that the Parade of Nations has celebrated the ethnic diversity in the Keweenaw. It traditionally draws thousands of visitors from all over Michigan and nearby states.
For the full story, see http://www.mtu.edu/news/stories/2015/june/parade-nations-announces-its-2015-theme.html.
For more information, contact Darnishia Slade, dslade@mtu.edu, 906-487-2160.
Thanks for your interest in Michigan Tech.
Jenn Donovan
University Marketing & Communications
Michigan Technological University
906-487-4521; cell 906-281-7530
jbdonova@mtu.edu; www.mtu.edu/news
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