Glendale Inaugural Cultural Festival
Date & Time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Artsakh Paseo, 125 N. Artsakh Ave., Glendale, CA 91206
Admission: Free | Open to all ages
Event Highlights:
Join the Glendale Sister Cities Program in celebrating the city’s diverse cultural heritage. The festival will feature:
- Live music and cultural performances
- Global cuisines
- Artisan vendors
- Family-friendly activities like face painting
This event honors Glendale’s multicultural spirit, continuing a tradition of large-scale celebrations like UnityFest, which attracted over 4,000 attendees in the early 2000s. The festival aims to foster international friendships and cultural understanding through various activities that showcase traditions from Glendale’s Sister Cities, including those in Armenia, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic.
Quotes:
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Mayor Ardy Kassakhian: “The Cultural Festival is an opportunity for our community to come together, learn from one another, and celebrate the connections that make Glendale such a special place.”
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Ani Avanesyan, Sister Cities Coordinator: “This festival is an opportunity for residents and visitors to discover new traditions, connect, and celebrate the international ties that enrich our community.”
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J. Guillermo Garcia, President of Glendale Latino Association: “Glendale is a city of immigrants, and our diversity is our strength… We shape this city, this country, and this world together.”
Come experience a vibrant community celebration that highlights the beauty of our multicultural ties. We hope to see you there!
For more information or updates, stay tuned to local news outlets or visit the Glendale Sister Cities Program’s website.
