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Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals 2012
Begin the summer
with spanakopita and end it with blintzes.
To celebrate the rich diversity of Baltimore and the surrounding
communities, the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has coordinated the
Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals 2012. From Greece to South America, from
the Ukraine to Russia —and several nations in between—Marylanders
of all ages from all backgrounds are invited to share their ethnic heritage or
learn about another through food, dance, crafts, and entertainment. There are festivals planned for several
locations throughout the city from June through October.
2012 Festival Schedule:
June 7-10
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival kicks off the season with traditional
dancing, costumes, delicious foods, beautifully crafted art and tours of the
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Thursday through Saturday from
11am–11pm and Sunday from 12:30pm-10pm, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church, 520 South Ponca Street, 410-633-5020, www.greekfolkfestival.org. FREE
June 23 & 24
LatinoFest hosts a fun-filled weekend of Hispanic culture
featuring live musical performances, costumed dancers and traditional foods,
Saturday from noon-10pm and Sunday from noon-9pm, Patterson Park, Linwood and
Eastern avenues, 410-563-3160, www.latinofest.org. $
July 7 & 8
African American Festival celebrates black history with an
eclectic mix of regional and nationally-known entertainers, including top soul
and R&B recording artists, educational exhibits, arts and crafts, foods and
children’s activities, Saturday from noon-10pm and Sunday from noon-9pm,
M&T Bank Stadium (Lots B & C), 410-244-8861, www.africanamericanfestival.net. FREE
July 13-15
Caribbean Carnival Festival brings island traditions to the
states with the popular carnival parade, live reggae and soca performances,
colorful costumed dancers and authentic Caribbean cuisine, Friday from 4pm-9pm
and Saturday and Sunday from noon-9pm, Clifton Park near Harford Road and St.
Lo Drive, 410-362-2957. $
September 8 & 9
Ukrainian Festival captures the essence of Ukrainian culture
with unique arts and crafts, customary songs and dances, a beer garden,
assortment of appetizing foods, children's activities and storytelling,
Saturday from noon-9pm and Sunday from noon-7pm, Patterson Park, Linwood and
Eastern avenues, 410-967-0501, www.ukrainianfest.net. FREE
October 19-21
Russian Festival closes the season with traditional and
delectable foods, live bands, imported crafts and more, Friday from 11am-9pm,
Saturday from noon-9pm and Sunday from noon-6pm, Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox
Church, 1723 East Fairmount Avenue, 410-276-6171, www.russfest.org. $
(http://baltimore.org/events/type/category/category/70)
© Baltimore’s Child Inc. June 2012
