'Living the Culture: Taste of Ethnicity' To Be Held In Clearwater

CLEARWATER, FL — The city of Clearwater is launching an events series called "Living the Culture," which will celebrate the cultural diversity and embrace living together in harmony.

The first free event in the Living the Culture series, "Taste of Ethnicity," is taking place Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., along the 600 block of Cleveland Street in downtown Clearwater.

This inaugural cultural festival, hosted in collaboration with the city's Office of Diversity and Equity Services and the Community Redevelopment Agency, will be held annually to commemorate World Diversity Day.

The goal is to celebrate the array of cultures and heritages represented in Clearwater through art, food and performances, and to bring awareness, education and family fun to downtown Clearwater.

The event will begin with a short walking parade from East Avenue to Garden Avenue. Throughout the day, the event will feature various cultural cuisine offerings, performances and other vendors for everyone to explore and enjoy.

After the daytime event is over, there will be an after-party at Chiang Mai Thai & Sushi, 415 Cleveland St. with performances by Lao Traditional Dance at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Drink specials will be going on all night until close.

The "Living the Culture" series will continue with events in June to celebrate Pride and Juneteenth, and in September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

The events are free to attend, and free parking is available throughout downtown Clearwater.

For the full schedule of performers and the list of vendors, click here.