November 7, 2010

Festival to Showcase Decker Boulevard
Richland County’s International Corridor)
Saturday, November 13th

Columbia, SC Bring your family and join in celebration of RICHLAND’S INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS ON DECKER. This one-day family friendly festival – no alcohol, no smoking – November 13, hosted by Richland County and the acclaimed 15-year old non-profit Columbia International Festival, will engage all your senses. And it is free - no admission fee.

County leaders, Decker Boulevard business owners and neighborhood associations, marching bands, civic and area church groups, will parade down Decker Boulevard, beginning at 1735 Decker Blvd. parking lot at 9 am to the festival site, 2500 Decker Blvd. – Decker Mall.

This mini-festival runs from 10 am to 6 pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day there will be on-stage international cultural performances by vividly costumed ethnic dancers accompanied by traditional rhythmic melodies.

At the International Food Court, you will enjoy sampling tantalizing tastes of exotic ethnic foods. International Exhibits will showcase the county’s multi-cultural backgrounds and their contributions that enrich the flavor of the County’s life. Authentic ethnic goods and packaged foods will be available for purchase from the corridor’s Ethnic Bazaar booths. Information on assistance and services will be available from various area Service Organization booths.

A brief official Welcome Ceremony will be held at 1 pm honoring state and local government officials and county educational leaders. Above all, the festival provides a venue for the Midland’s local and foreign-born communities to come together in Richland County’s International Corridor to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of its linguistic and cultural diversity, to work together toward the area’s economic revitalization, discover new friends and build better community relations.

View the invitation