Cultura Latina Dance Academy. Photo by Creative Collective
FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL -FOOD, PERFORMANCE, COMMUNITY
Get your calendars out and ready because we’ve got the must-attend event of the summer – the third annual Diversity Matters Festival! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, other community leaders, and the North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA), we’ve crafted a celebration of culture, diversity, and unity right in the heart of Lynn, Massachusetts, at the stunning Red Rock Park.
The Diversity Matters Festival is also part of the Citywide Lynn Arts and Culture Festival.
Save the Date and Prepare to Be Wowed
Mark August 12, 2023, from 1:00-6:00 PM on your calendars, and brace yourselves for a day of unforgettable entertainment, shopping, and food. Our festival boasts:
- A Main Stage with Live Entertainment
- 30+ Local Vendors and Entrepreneurs
- Food Truck Vendors Serving Delectable Cuisines
- Live Art Making Stations
- Dance Performances
- Community Resource Tables
- Face Painting for the Little Ones
- And Much More!
Spotlight on the Stars of the Show
Our stage will be set on fire with multicultural dances, music, poetry and performances from diverse artists, including:
- Braken School of Irish Dance bringing a touch of Ireland to Lynn
- Eva Davenport Music serving soulful tunes
- Cultura Latina Dance Academy Inc. setting the stage alight with Latin rhythms
- Troubadour Soul for those who love a good melody
- Haus of Snap presenting a mesmerizing dance performance
- Moonrise Fae bringing fairy magic to life
- Cambo Culture Crew showcasing Cambodian traditions
- Michelle La Poetica with her powerful spoken word and hosting skills
- Annadidathing captivating us all with live art
Tantalize Your Taste Buds
No festival would be complete without food! A selection of food vendors will be serving traditional cuisines that take you on a gastronomical journey across the world:
- Thany Por of Thany’s Fine Kitchen LLC for a taste of traditional Cambodian “street” food
- Wanda Lopez serving Puerto Rican favorites
- @Sol_Frito delivering Island Paradise Cuisine
- Underground Catering dishing up pork sliders, pastalitos, fruit bowls, and more
- And many more yet to be announced!
Join Us in Celebrating Diversity
This year’s Diversity Matters Festival isn’t just a celebration; it’s a demonstration of the richness and benefits that diversity brings to our community. By orchestrating this culturally inclusive event, NSJA, along with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, and our sponsors aim to shed light on the beauty of diversity and the strength it brings to our community.
Visit us at www.nsjuneteenth.com to learn more about NSJA, and for further information about the Better Beaches Grant Program, please visit www.savetheharbor.org.
Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the melting pot of cultures, colors, music, and flavors the Diversity Matters Festival offers. We look forward to welcoming you!
Check out the highlights of the 2022 Festival for a bit of a taste of what to expect!
