2024 Culture Festival Expanding in Collaboration and Impact
We invite the community to take pART in the 2024 Culture Festival on Sunday, September 22nd from 1-4 in Downtown Marshalltown. This year’s event is in partnership with the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA, Marshalltown Central Business District, Marshalltown Public Library and Immigrant Allies.
Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA CEO, Kim Jass-Ramirez, shared “The Y is committed to offering opportunities that embrace the richness of our diverse community. We are partnering to host the Culture Festival to help community members learn more about a culture that may be different from their own.”
The Marshalltown Culture Festival is more than just an event; it is a celebration of the community’s rich cultural diversity. Different from years past, the event will transition the location with the goal of highlighting and amplifying our culturally diverse businesses in our Downtown.
The expansion and addition of this year’s event will increase the impact to our community beyond the one-day event and encourage residents and visitors to support our vibrant and cultural businesses in Downtown Marshalltown. In alignment with the City of Marshalltown’s Arts & Culture Master Plan, the Culture Festival seeks to foster meaningful connections and cultivate a culturally vibrant and welcoming community.
In addition to the performances and festivities, walking tours of our ethnic businesses and public art in Downtown Marshalltown will be offered. We invite the community to shop, dine and experience our cultural and vibrant community.
Marshalltown Central Business District Executive Director, Deb Milizer, stated, “As one of the stewards of our diverse community, the MCBD celebrates moments where we weave threads of connection and collaboration. Together with our citizens and partnering organizations, we eagerly anticipate honoring our shared heritage and embracing the rich mosaic of cultures that thrive within our community. As the community explores downtown Marshalltown’s tapestry of businesses—whether during the Cultural Festival or any other day—the fabric of our vibrant district grows stronger. This is a beautiful opportunity for the community to come together, embrace our diversity of culture, and perhaps discover something new while enjoying themselves.”
Take pART in an afternoon filled with live performances, art and business tours, food, kid’s activities and festivities, and experience the world without leaving Marshalltown.
