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PECO Multicultural Series at Penn's Landing
A series of festivals that celebrate the city's diversity all summer long
Date:
6/14/2008
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9/14/2008
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Hispanic Fiesta
Photo by E. Savaria
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Multicultural Series Calendar
June 14 - Islamic Heritage Festival; noon to 8 p.m.
June 15 - Portuguese Heritage Festival; noon to 8 p.m.
June 21 - Asian Festival; noon to 6 p.m.
June 22 - Irish American Festival; noon to 8 p.m.
July 12, 13 - Hispanic Fiesta; noon to 8 p.m.
July 20 - Southeastern Cherokee Celebration; noon to 6 p.m.
Aug. 16 - Festival of India; noon to 8 p.m.
Aug. 17 - Caribbean Festival; noon to 8 p.m.
Sept. 7 - Russian Mosaic Festival; noon to 8 p.m.
Sept. 14 - Mexican Independence Day Festival; noon to 8 p.m.
You don’t have to go overseas for a taste of all the world cultures that make Philadelphia such a diverse and interesting city. Just head over to Penn’s Landing for its PECO Multicultural Series, a succession of outdoor festivals that celebrate cultural traditions from across the globe.
The 2008 PECO Energy Multicultural Festival season features 10 festivals occurring on weekends throughout the summer.
What could be better than enjoying some amazing salsa performances on the banks of the Delaware River? Or how about savoring authentic dishes from the Caribbean, Ireland or Mexico?
The annual series begins with the Islamic Heritage Festival on June 14 and continues throughout the summer, concluding with the Mexican Independence Day Festival on September 14.
So check out the schedule, call some friends and get down to Penn's Landing to experience some of the many cultures that thrive in the vibrant communities of Philadelphia.
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