GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Downtown Grand Rapids will host its sixth annual Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival at Calder Plaza this weekend.
This two-day event aims to celebrate the Pacific Islander and Asian American communities in the West Michigan area.
The festival started Friday and continues Saturday. It features cultural performances, demonstrations, youth activities, a marketplace, Asian food trucks/booths and much more.
“The festival educates, entertains and brings the entire community together to showcase the unique Asian-Pacific cultures and peoples that live right here in the Grand Rapids area and beyond,” said Ace Marasigan, founder and CEO of the Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Foundation.
This year’s festival includes more than 15 food vendors representing a wide variety of Asian-Pacific cuisine and brews created specifically for the festival.
Other events include morning yoga, a cultural fashion show and a Bollywood dance.
For a full list of scheduled events or to volunteer at the festival, click here.
The Grand Rapids Asian-Pacific Festival is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the public.
