12th Annual International Children's Festival

Bring the entire family to the 12th annual International Children's Festival, a veritable palette of color, cultural pride, and camaraderie allowing children of all ages the unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and taste of over 35 countries.

A costumed Parade of Nations will showcase a breathtaking array of exquisite fabrics, bold colors, and exciting designs. Entertainment for this year's festival will take place on three stages and includes the popular Dragon Head Dance and native folk dancers. Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, The Mechanical Man (a stilt walker), and Cirque performers will provide roaming entertainment in Mill Point Park throughout the day.

To help children further stimulate real travel and enhance their worldwide journey, Passports to Adventure are available for $1 each. Any time a child visits a country, they will have their visas stamped to confirm their interaction with the organizers of that booth.

Participating countries: Brazil, Combodia, Canada, Caribbean Islands, England, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, Native Americans, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Peru, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Rwanda, Scotland, South America, Spain, Taiwan Republic of China, Thailand, Ukraine, Turkey, USA, Vietnam