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Celebrate the Cultures of the World — Right Here in Naperville!
The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation invites you to our 6th annual Festival on Saturday, September 12th at Central Park in Naperville.
FREE ADMISSION, Noon - 9 pm
The Naperville Sister Cities International Festival brings together the rich cultural traditions of our global community. This family‑friendly event features international food, live performances, cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, children’s activities, and community organizations representing countries from around the world. More than 800 attendees join us each year to celebrate diversity, connection, and global friendship.
The Naperville Sister Cities International Festival brings together the rich cultural traditions of our global community. This family‑friendly event features international food, live performances, cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, children’s activities, and community organizations representing countries from around the world. More than 800 attendees join us each year to celebrate diversity, connection, and global friendship.
Become a Sponsor Today!
Become a Sponsor Today!
Showcase your business to a diverse and engaged audience at the 2026 International Festival. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with 800+ attendees, highlight your products or services, and support a community event that celebrates global culture and unity. We welcome cultural organizations, small businesses, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
Email sistercitiesnaperville@gmail.com if you are interested.
Saturday, September 12 • Gates open at 12:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION Noon - 9 pm
Live Performances & Event Highlights on the Band Shell
Celebrate music, dance, and culture from around the world!
Rena Calabrese will MC this event
12:00 PM — DJ Madd Hatter begins
1:00 PM — Welcome & announcements
1:15 PM — Five Elements Dance, by Twinkling Stars Academy
1:30 PM — Natya Dance Academy Indian performance
2:00 PM — McNulty Irish Dancers
2:30 PM — DuPage Symphony Orchestra Trombone Quartet
3:00 PM — Xilin After School Performance, “Let’s Reunite Under the Round Moon”
3:15 PM — LIthuanian Folk Dance Ensemble GRANDIS
3:30 PM — Slovak folk dance and music: Veselica, Also Veselica Children's ensemble
4:00 PM — Yacht Rock: The Main Deck from Amatones
4:30 PM — Lithuanian Folk Song Group
4:45 PM -VFW Colorguard and Men’s Glee Club; National Anthem
5:10 PM — Intermission: Naperville Municipal Band setup
5:20 PM — Naperville Municipal Band
6:10 PM — Mayor Welcome, dignities and award presentation
7:00 PM — Chinese Performances:
1. Dance “Dunhuang: A Moment of Thousand Voices” by Art East Studio;
2. Children’s chorus “Singing Peking Opera Masks” by Shiyun Children’s choir;
3. Dance “Seaside People” by Nan Art Dance;
4. Song "Mountain Songs Are Like the Spring River" by Anna Chen;
5. Zither duet “Fisherman’s Song at Dusk” by Astrid Zhang and Lily Tang;
6. Song “Pretty Hua Dan” by Xiaoli Shen
8:00 PM — Hispanic performance: Folklorio dancer
8:30 PM - Inti Illinois Ecuadorian Music Group
9:00 PM — Finale
*Disclaimer: Lineup and set times are subject to change. Follow event updates via QR code and festival announcements.*
Follow event updates via QR code.
Men's Glee Club
Folkorico Dancers
Naperville Band
Thank you, Our Sponsors. Without you, this free event would not be possible.
Thank you, Our Sponsors. Without you, this free event would not be possible.
Maria and Patty on the River Radio's
Maria and Patty on the River Radio's
Discuss Naperville Hispanic Fest plans for 2025
Scott MacKay Morning Show on FM 95.5
Scott MacKay Morning Show on FM 95.5
Pic and audio from September 2024
Naperville Heritage Festival on The River 95.5
Naperville Heritage Festival on The River 95.5
Marie and Patty discussed the 2024 hispanic fest on the radio in 2024!
Click to listen!
Naperville Heritage Festival on NCTV
Naperville Heritage Festival on NCTV
NCTV wrote a story about our Hispanic Heritage Festival last year!
Click to read!
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