“Cultural festivals are a testament to Syracuse’s rich diversity. The many unique festivals and cultural events in Syracuse strengthen our local economy, brighten neighborhoods, and they are an integral part of what makes city living special,” said Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. “I thank Common Council and the Downtown Syracuse Foundation for their continued support of the Syracuse Cultural Festivals Fund.”
“Syracuse is home to tremendous diversity, and it is imperative that we celebrate that. Many of the cultural festivals struggle to raise funds to keep going. The Syracuse Common Council created this fund as a way to show that the City of Syracuse is a partner in the effort to celebrate our diversity. We are home to people from all over the world, they bring their food, language and traditions to us, and Syracuse embraces them. What a beautiful thing that is,” said Jimmy Monto, Syracuse Common Council.
Congratulations to the following awarded festivals:
23rd Annual Westcott Art Trail
Choose Love Day & Peace Festival
CNY Pride Festival
Crawfish Festival
Cuse Culture, The Reunion
Everson Community Days
Festa Italiana 2024
Hanover Music Series
Juneteenth
Latino Fest
Neighborhood Health and Wellness Fair
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival
Northside Festival
Southwest Showcase Sundays
St. Patrick’s Parade
The Syracuse Orchestra Summer in the City
Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
Syracuse Polish Festival
Syracuse VegFest 2024
The Syracuse Irish Festival
Westcott Cultural Fair
World Refugee Day
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