fusionfest

OUR MISSION: To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome. WHAT WE DO: We organize monthly events that keep the community engaged and connected to the cultural diversity in Central Florida. We participate in parades and create dining experiences and workshops from January to November. Our signature event on Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving Day in Downtown Orlando is a free, two-day, festival that draws people from more than 110 different cultures to experience music, dance, food, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Keep an eye on our social media and FusionFest.org to join in one (or several) of the Diversitastic! Dining Experiences, the Flag Crew in parades, workshops and to perform, volunteer or participate as a vendor. WHEN IS THE FREE FESTIVAL: Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving Day WHAT WILL YOU FIND AT THE FESTIVAL: International Food Court & Marketplace 3 Stages featuring music, dance, spoken word and fashion 1 Film Pavilion screening the MYgration Films in partnership with Global Peace Film Festival Opening Spectacle Global Street Dance Party Diversitastic! Choir Interactive Experiences Visual Arts Gallery Fun & Games Station Holidays from Around the World Pavilion Exciting Prizes Community Panels Fusion Contests with cash awards WHERE: At the Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Orlando City Hall Commons, in Downtown Orlando. WHO IS BEHIND IT: FusionFest is a project of the non-profit Downtown Arts District, with support from Orange County Government, the Orlando Downtown Development Board and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Since 2016 a Steering Committe of 40 members with heritages from around the globe meets monthly to shape the festival.