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🎉✨Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria👇
‼️ Date: July 27
⏰Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
📌Where: John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, VA

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🎉✨Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria👇
‼️ Date: July 27
⏰Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
📌Where: John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, VA

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🎶🍔🍻 Beats, Bites, and Brews in Old Town Alexandria has it all for the perfect summer celebration!

🌞✨ Whether you're here for the music, the brews, or the delicious bites, we've got your summer covered.

😋 Cheers to good times with good friends! 🥂 See you soon! 😎

🎉✨Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria
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‼️ Date: July 27
⏰Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
📌Where: John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, VA

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🌳✨ Join us for a marvelous afternoon at Old Town Alexandria Park!

🍷🍺 Savor the flavors from our local food vendors while enjoying a glass of wine or beer, all in the beautiful surroundings of the park.

🍇🧀 Let the soothing tunes of our talented performers serenade you as you unwind and make memories with friends and family.

🎶🌼 Don't miss out on this perfect blend of food, drinks, and live entertainment! See you there! 🥂🎉

🎉✨Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria
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‼️ Date: July 27
⏰Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
📌Where: John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, VA

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🌞🍻🎶 Dive into summer vibes at John Carlyle Square!

🎶🍻🌞 Get ready for a full day of pure bliss with ice-cold beers and the sweet sounds of local musicians filling the air.

🎵 Kick back, relax, and let the melodies carry you away as you soak up the sunshine and good vibes. ☀️🎸

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Bring your friends, bring your family, and join us for a celebration of summer you won't want to miss! 🍻🎉

🎉✨Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria
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‼️ Date: July 27
⏰Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
📌Where: John Carlyle Square in Alexandria, VA

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🌺✨Let Spotlight Academy USA take you on a journey to Indonesia's rich cultural tapestry! 🎵🌏

🎶🎭 Experience traditional dances, colorful costumes, and dynamic performances that capture the essence of Indonesian heritage. 🎉

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🎌🥁 Embrace the Spirit of Japan with Chin Daiko! 🇯🇵✨

🎶🥁 Immerse yourself in the powerful rhythms and graceful movements of traditional Japanese taiko drumming, brought to life by Chin Daiko's mesmerizing performance. 🌟

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🌿✨ Discover the Heartbeat of Ecuador with Raíces Ecuatorianas! 🇪🇨🎶

🎉✨ From captivating dances to authentic music, immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Ecuador through mesmerizing performances that celebrate their roots and identity. 🎶🌺

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🎶✨ Experience the Magic of India with Sama-Gama Ensemble!

🎵✨ Immerse yourself in a cultural journey filled with enchanting music and captivating performances that showcase the rich heritage of our incredible nation.
🌟 Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the essence of India through music like never before! 🇮🇳🎻

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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‼️The first performers, AYLIANO’S Ecuadorian Ethnic Folclore Group are already here!
👉We’ll be here till 7pm today!

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🎉🌮 Exciting News from the Silver Spring International Food & Craft Festival! 🎉🍔
‼️Hey Foodies and Craft Lovers! 🥳

👉Join us today at Veterans Plaza for an unforgettable experience! Our vendors are all set up and eagerly waiting for you to indulge in a world of flavors and creativity. 🎨✨
👉Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore delicious cuisines and unique crafts from around the globe! 🌍✨

👉See you there! 😊❤️

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🎉✨ Excited for Sunday's performances? We sure are! 🎤🎶 Come show your support and join in the fun! 🥳✨

💚See you there! 🎊🥳

📢⚠️ International Food & Craft Festival👇
‼️ Date: July 14
⏰Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📌Where: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
📍 RAIN 🌂OR SHINE ☀️EVENT.
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🌍🍽️ Join us at the 2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival! 🎉

Experience over 100 different ETHNIC food items from 21 countries including Cambodia, China, Egypt, Greece, Guyana, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, U.S., Vietnam, and don't miss My Alfajor restaurant serving empanadas from around the world! 🥟✨
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🕚 Event starts at 11AM ⏰
🍲 ALL FOOD IS COOKED ON SITE! 🫕
👩‍🍳 Expect lines for food; please be patient and kind to our vendors—they're sharing their culture through their delicious creations!😋
🎪 Explore 100+ unique vendors
🌦️ Bring your umbrellas, chairs, friends, family, and the whole neighborhood!
🥳Let's celebrate diversity through food and culture! See you there! 🎊🍴

📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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‼️⚠️ FAQs for this year's Around the World Cultural Food Festival☺️
LIST OF FAQ’s BELOW:
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✅IS THE EVENT RAIN OR SHINE?
YES, the event is rain or shine so dress for the weather!
✅IS THE EVENT ADMISSION FREE OR DO I HAVE TO BUY TICKETS?
YES, the event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!
✅CAN I BRING PETS?
YES, pets are allowed at the event as long as they are kept on a leash (please clean up after them).
✅WILL THERE BE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS?
YES, we have 3 moonbounces, numerous kites to fly, face-painting, unique kids' vendors with toys and sweets, henna tattoos and many more.
✅WILL THERE BE PARKING ON-SITE?
NO, but Oronoco Bay Park has a few nearby parking garages
✅IS ATWCFF HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE?
YES we are! We also have on-site handicap porta-potties
✅WHAT CAN I BRING TO AROUND THE WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL?
Umbrellas, Chairs, Blankets, Sunscreen, Outdoor Games, Friends, Family and the whole Neighborhood!!!! NO TENTS
✅WHAT CAN’T I BRING TO ATWCFF?
Weapons, Illegal Substances, Alcohol, Glass Containers
✅ARE THERE ATM MACHINES ON-SITE?
NO, there are no ATM machines on site
✅IS THIS A CASH-ONLY EVENT OR DO THE VENDORS ALSO TAKE CREDIT CARDS?
Vendors take both, cash and credit cards
✅THE EVENT IS BEING SURVEYED BY POLICE?
YES, police will be on site.

📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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💚Certainly! Here's a post for your event's parking information:
‼️⚠️📣 Public Parking Information for the Around The World Cultural Food Festival! 🚗🅿️
🌟 Wondering about parking options near Oronoco Bay Park?

We've got you covered! Here are some nearby parking garages within walking distance:
✅ HB Parking - 300 N Lee St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (3 blocks away)
✅ Parking Garage - 220 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (4 blocks away)
✅ Colonial Parking - 102 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (5 blocks away)
✅ Republic Parking - 110-198 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (5 blocks away)
✅ Colonial Parking - 652 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (5 blocks away)
🚌🚇 Don't forget, that there are convenient bus stops right at the park entrance on Madison St. and Pendelton St., and the Braddock Road metro station is just a few blocks away! If you plan to enjoy our beer garden, consider taking a shared ride. 🍻😊

See you at the festival! 🌍✨

📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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📣‼️👉 Only 2 months left until the most delicious day of the summer!

🌞🍴 On August 24th, join us for the Around the World Cultural Food Festival and treat yourself to heavenly sweet or savory delights from our dessert vendors! 🍰🥨
👉Get ready to satisfy your taste buds and indulge in a culinary adventure like no other! 🌍🍬🍕

‼️Don't miss out on the flavors of the world!

⚠️‼️Don't forget!👇

EVENT DETAILS:
📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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HOME - Around The World Cultural Food Festival WELCOME TO THE 2023 FESTIVAL!!! We are excited to announce that the Around the World Cultural Food festival is coming back in 2024 to the beautiful, waterfront park - ORONOCO BAY PARK, downtown Old Town Alexandria, VA, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 AM - 7 PM!! Oronoco Bay Park is a 4.5-acre....

🌻🌞 Summer just got a whole lot better! 🍺

✅Join us in the beer garden on August 24th for an unforgettable experience! 🍻 Get ready to groove to live music 🎤, show off your best dance moves 💃🕺, and savor delicious brews 🍻under the sun! ☀️
✅But that's not all! Indulge your taste buds at our Around the World Cultural Food Festival 🥰 where you can explore a culinary journey like never before! 😋
✅Don't miss out on this epic event! Save the date and tag your friends to spread the word! 📣

⚠️‼️Don't forget!👇

EVENT DETAILS:
📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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👉😋 Calling all food enthusiasts!

🥢 From the aromatic spices of China 🇨🇳 to the savory delights of Italy 🇮🇹, from the fiery flavors of Mexico 🇲🇽 to the delicate tastes of Japan 🇯🇵, our menu promises to transport you to distant lands with every bite. 🍴🌏

👉😋This year, indulge in the vibrant flavors of 21 different nations, CAMBODIA, CHINA, EGYPT, GREECE, GUYANA, ITALY, JAMAICA, JAPAN, KOREA, LAOS, LEBANON, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, PAKISTAN, PALESTINE, PERU, TAIWAN, THAILAND, TURKEY, USA, VIETNAM, and EMPANADAS from around the world, each offering a delectable taste of their rich culinary heritage! 🌮🍜

⚠️‼️Don't forget!👇
EVENT DETAILS:
📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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👉✅Over 40 Countries will be represented this year in the Around The World Cultural Food Festival at the Oronoco Bay Park, downtown Old Town Alexandria, VA, a 4.5-acre park located on the waterfront.
👉✅The Festival is centered around everything that means culture. From food, to dance and music, from art to fashion, you will have the opportunity to travel the world in just one day.
👉✅Come experience the customs and traditions of each country participating in the event!

⚠️‼️Don't forget!👇(swipe)
EVENT DETAILS:
📢⚠️2024 Around The World Cultural Food Festival👇
www.aroundtheworldfestival.com/

‼️Date: AUGUST 24
⏰Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📌Where: Oronoco Bay Park - 100 Madison St., Alexandria, VA 22314

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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🌞🛍️ Ready for a perfect day of shopping in the sun?
👉✅Join us at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, MD! 🌳✨
👉✅Discover local treasures and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere until 5 p.m. today. See you there! 😊🎉

📢⚠️World Heritage Festival ~ Carroll Creek Park, Frederick, MD👇
‼️Date: June 15
⏰Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
📌Where: Carroll Creek Downtown, Frederick, MD

📍DON'T MISS OUT!
👀GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE - ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Captivating performance from Carpathia Dance Ensemble showcasing the traditional dances from Ukraine and Romania at the Silver Spring World Heritage Festival!
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Beautiful performance by Spotlight Academy USA, representing Indonesia at the Silver Spring World Heritage Festival. More photos of them to follow.
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We had a great time last week at the Silver Spring World Heritage Festival! 🎉
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