Aurora’s signature event, Global Fest, brings new performances and more vendors for its 11th year

Talented performers, skillful merchants, popular community vendors and unique international restaurants highlight the exciting 11th year of Aurora’s signature event, Global Fest, sponsored by GED Testing Services.

The free, fun, family friendly event returns from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway. This unique multicultural event brings together the sights, sounds and flavors of nations from around the world to celebrate the diverse people and communities that call Aurora home.

Global Fest includes two stages of vibrant traditional performances, nearly 20 food trucks featuring recipes from across the world, an international marketplace, the Parade of Nations, a Fashion Show, art displays, creative activities for children and more than 50 vendors. Additionally, the winners of the first Global Flavors competition will be announced.

For entertainment, Aurora-based Colorado Soccer Foundation will host clinics for kids on two mini-soccer fields. Popular musical groups Gino Rael and the Mighty Nice Band and Son de la Zona will end the day with energetic concerts to get the crowd up and dancing. In between, other on-stage acts include Taekwondo demonstrations, Afro-fusion music, Mexican ballet folklorico, Taiwanese tea-picking dances and much more.