 The 23rd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more!
 What to Expect:
- Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional and local performers all weekend long.
- Nearly 150 International vendors featuring international arts, merchandise, food, and beverages.
- A Global Village highlighting cultures and customs from all over the world.
- A Children’s International Activity Zone to learn about cultures and customs, arts, crafts, and more.
- A Parade of Cultures with nearly 1,000 participants celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville.
- A Naturalization Ceremony pronouncing more than 100 new Americans to Louisville as new citizens: This event will take place Friday, August 29, 2025, noon, at Muhammad Ali Center, 6th floor.
  View the Entertainment Schedule, here !
 August 30th | 5-9pm | Alberta O. Jones Park
Live artists and DJ's (many from West Louisville) vendors, grassroots organizations and a free community BBQ hosted by Black Leadership Action Coalition of Kentucky.
California Day is tomorrow and we’re coming in numbers to make an impact!
This year’s celebration is extra special with 2 events!
 The Descendants of the California Neighborhood are bringing the community together for an afternoon full of fun, food, music, and history at California Park!
📍 17th & St. Catherine
📅 Saturday, August 30
⏰ 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Bring the whole family out to enjoy:
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🍔 Delicious food
🎨 Kids’ activities & games
🤝 A celebration of the rich history and pride of the California Neighborhood
Come celebrate community, culture, and connection with neighbors and friends—you don’t want to miss it!
 California Day is a day of unity, resources, youth activities, a basketball tournament, live entertainment, free food, and powerful community engagement.
Let’s show up strong, together.
 Every year, around 80,000 people in the U.S. lose their lives to overdose. In 2024 alone, 1,410 Kentuckians and 340 Jefferson County residents died from overdose. These are not just numbers—they were our children, parents, siblings, partners, neighbors, co-workers, and friends.
On Sunday, August 31 from 3–5 PM at Injustice Square (S. 6th & W. Jefferson), join VOCAL-KY for our 4th International Overdose Awareness Day Rally & March.
🕯️ We’ll gather to remember the lives lost
📣 Demand accountability for the $900 million in opioid settlement funds
💜 Call for real solutions: harm reduction, housing, transportation, crisis services, and more
➡️ Register here: https://vocalky.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=417
Let’s honor those we’ve lost and fight for solutions that save lives.
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