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Glendale’s inaugural cultural festival is a must-attend event
By Karine Armen,
7 hours ago
Glendale’s Sister Cities Program invites the public to celebrate the city’s rich cultural diversity and international connections at the Glendale Inaugural Cultural Festival on Sunday, October 4, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Artsakh Paseo in Downtown Glendale. Admission is free, and the event is open to all ages.
The Cultural Festival will bring the community together for an afternoon and evening of live music, cultural performances, global flavors, artisan vendors, face painting, and more, creating an opportunity to experience and celebrate the traditions that connect Glendale to communities around the world.
The Cultural Festival continues Glendale’s tradition of bringing people together through large-scale multicultural celebrations. In the early 2000s, the City hosted UnityFest, a multicultural event that drew approximately 4,000 attendees. The Glendale Cultural Festival carries that spirit forward, creating a welcoming space for the community to experience cultures through music, dance, food, and art.
Through events and cultural exchanges such as the Cultural Festival, the Glendale Sister Cities Program fosters international friendship, cultural understanding, and meaningful connections between Glendale and communities worldwide. Glendale’s Sister Cities in Armenia, South Korea, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic, along with recognition of Martuni, Artsakh’s cultural legacy, form the foundation of this celebration.
“Glendale’s strength comes from the diversity of the people who call our city home. The many cultures and traditions they bring with them add a unique richness to our community,” said Glendale 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. We invite everyone to join us for this celebration.”
Ani Avanesyan, the City of Glendale’s Sister Cities Coordinator, said, “The Glendale Cultural Festival is a celebration of the diversity, heritage, and traditions that make Glendale such a vibrant and connected community. Through music, dance, food, art, and family-friendly activities, we’re bringing our community together to experience the rich cultural traditions connected to Glendale’s Sister Cities. This festival is an opportunity for residents and visitors to discover new traditions, connect, and celebrate the international ties that continue to enrich our community.”
“Each of our Sister Cities is a bridge that connects cultures, fosters mutual understanding, and brings people together across borders,” said J.Guillermo Garcia, Glendale Latino Association President and Sister Cities Committee member. “Glendale is a city of immigrants, and our diversity is our strength. People connect through culture, tradition, food, art, and friendship across borders. Because together, regardless of where we are in the world, we shape this city, this country, and this world.” Garci is also the Library, Arts & Culture Supervisor for the Casa Verdugo Library and Grandview Library branches in Glendale, California.
DEETS
- Glendale Sister Cities Cultural Festival
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, 4:00–8:00 PM
- Artsakh Paseo, 125 N. Artsakh Ave., Glendale, CA 91206
- Admission: FREE | All Ages and featuring live music, cultural performances, global flavors, artisan vendors, face painting, and more.
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