Seattle Center Offers Inclusive Public Programming Promoting Race and Social Equity

Seattle Center Festál provides a stage and platform for the traditions, accomplishments and artistic expression of communities that shape the character and course of of the Northwest region.

24 ethnic cultural festivals connect people in ways that build understanding, dispel stereotypes and generate pride as they celebrate the fact that we are a nation of immigrant, indigenous and ethnic cultures. Join us for our weekend celebrations in 2017.

T?t Festival - Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Jan. 21-22

Irish Festival, March 11-12: irishclub.org

Seattle's French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures, March 19: fenpnw.org

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, April 21-23: cherryblossomfest.org

Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Sunday, May 7: apiheritage.com

Spirit of Africa, Saturday, May 13, Armory: thiondiop.com

A Glimpse of China-Chinese Culture and Arts Festival, May 20: chinaartandculture.org

Northwest Folklife Festival, May 26-29: nwfolklife.org

Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, June 3-4: festalpagdiriwang.com

Festival Sundiata - Black Arts Fest, June 10-11: www.festivalsundiata.org

Spirit of Indigenous People, June 24: www.sihb.org

Polish Festival, July 8: www.polishfestivalseattle.org

Arab Festival, July 15-16: www.arabcenterwa.org

Iranian Festival, August 12: www.iaca-seattle.org

BrasilFest, August 20: www.brasilfest.com

Tibet Fest, August 26-27: www.washingtontibet.org

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Sept. 10: www.seattlelivealohafestival.com

Seattle Fiestas Patrias, Sept. 16-17: www.seattlefiestaspatrias.org

The Italian Festival, Sept. 23-24: www.festaseattle.com

CroatiaFest, Oct. 1: www.croatiafest.org

TurkFest, Oct. 14-15: www.turkfest.org

Diwali: Lights of India, Oct. 21: www.facebook.com/vccfestivals

Dia de Muertos - A Mexican Celebration to Remember Our Departed, Oct. 28-29: www.diademuertosenseattle/festal

Hmong New Year, Nov. 4: www.hmongofwa.org

Also, look for Festál at Seattle Public Library, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and downtown Seattle through a partnership with Downtown Seattle Association. Learn more at: seattlecenter.com. or call 206.684.7200.

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