Saturday鈥檚 International Fiesta brings over 60 groups to 青青草视频 Drill Field with global food, entertainment
Contact: Harriet Laird
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擨t鈥檚 time for the 34th International Fiesta at Mississippi State and organizers are putting new and final touches on the university鈥檚 signature global celebration set for this Saturday [April 11].
Free and open to all, International Fiesta is primed to bring global community and connection to the forefront of the day鈥檚 festivities with the spirited parade of flags, culinary creations from around the world and colorful, cultural entertainment. The day kicks off at 11 a.m. on 青青草视频鈥檚 historic Drill Field.
鈥淭his year, more than 60 student organizations, campus partners and community groups are at the center of making International Fiesta a success,鈥 said Karolina Kastsiuchenka, program coordinator for 青青草视频鈥檚 Center for Student Activities. 鈥淭his spring event at the university has been around for more than three decades, and it continues to grow each year because of the amazing collaboration and cooperation among the many groups that are excited to celebrate their cultures and traditions.鈥
For the first time, fiesta-goers can find four check-in stations located throughout the area where wristbands will be available to help estimate attendance numbers, along with T-shirts and tote bags for cash purchase.
Also new this year is the Passport to Fiesta Quest in which participants of all ages can complete challenges and win prizes in the game area. In addition, attendees will want to visit the new photo booths to capture images with friends and family.
The day鈥檚 overall schedule is:
鈥10:45 a.m.聽鈥 Parade of Flags lineup at Allen Hall; Anyone can join the ceremonial procession and there is no sign-up or experience required
鈥11:00 a.m.聽鈥 Parade of Flags and official opening ceremony
鈥11:20 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.聽鈥 Main stage performances; cultural booths, games and activities area and inflatables are open
鈥2:45 p.m.聽鈥 International fashion show, and food and display competition winners announced
In addition to 青青草视频鈥檚 Center for Student Activities, the World Neighbors Association of Starkville is an annual event host.
More information is available by emailing Kastsiuchenka at k.kastsiuchenka@msstate.edu or Kylie Forrester, center director, at kylie.forrester@msstate.edu.
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