This past June 20th, the International Immigrants Foundation kicked off it's annual INTERNATIONAL
CULTURES CELEBRATION in the heart of New York City! The city-wide
extravagance consists of three spectacular events: the International Cultures Expo-Fest, Passport to the
World, and the International Cultures
Parade. This series of programs designed for all sectors of our society, is a
unique event of inclusion, elegance, and beauty that showcases world cultures, the
commerce, business and educational opportunities, tourism, and culture to the peoples of
New York metro area. It has an anticipated attendance of over one million people from all
cultural backgrounds and the participation of over 100 nations and cultural communities
The INTERNATIONAL CULTURES CELEBRATION, offering an
exceptional opportunity for a "Cultural Journey Around the World", is intended
to celebrate the contributions of the multi-cultural communities that make up the people
of New York metro area and to showcase the culture, industry and arts of each
participating nation and its corporate sponsors. This citywide showcase of the cultures of
the world also aims to transform New York into a celebration of the continuous flow of
talents, initiative, ideals, and creative abilities that enrich and strengthen the fabric
of American society and its tradition of unity through diversity.
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