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Aurora prepares to celebrate rich diversity with Global Fest

By Anna Alejo

Updated on: August 15, 2023 / 6:39 AM MDT / CBS Colorado

Aurora to hold 10th annual Global Fest

This Saturday the city of Aurora will host the 10th year of its signature event, Global Fest.

The day will begin at 11 a.m. with a Parade of Nations, a procession where Aurora's immigrant communities showcase their cultures and costumes.

New this year will be representatives from Belize, Marshall Islands, Morocco and Ukraine. Global Fest organizers are anticipating nearly 20 food trucks, the most in the event's history. Cuisine ranges from Nigeria, Venezuelan, Ethiopian, Mexican, Senegalese, and more.

Also new is a scheduled lucha libre wrestling presentation and the "We Are Aurora" exhibit, a creative photography project.

City of Aurora

Global Fest takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, located at 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DTHVNF

Anna Alejo

Anna Alejo is CBS News Colorado's Executive Producer of Community Impact. She works with the news team to develop more grassroots relationships across communities and more original content at the neighborhood level, ensuring diverse voices are represented in programming.