Gwinnett Multicultural Festival Offers Fun, Games, Performances

GWINNETT COUNTY -- Gwinnett Police, County officials and friends from around the world will come together for fun activities for kids, educational opportunities and intercontinental performances at the annual Gwinnett Multicultural Festival and County Government Open House on April 27 at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth.

“This free festival is both a celebration of the various cultures that make up Gwinnett and a County government open house,” said Cpl. Eric Rooks of the Gwinnett Police Crime Prevention Unit. “This an opportunity for people to build bridges across cultures and to strengthen the connection between our residents, the police and the County government that serves them. Residents can learn about the services available to them and meet the employees who provide those services.”

For kids, there will be bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, a dunk tank with a brave police officer to take the plunge and more. Youngsters can also enjoy a touch-a-truck featuring a helicopter, a SWAT vehicle, fire trucks and other specialized vehicles.

Various County government agencies, such as Code Enforcement, Health and Human Services, Planning and Development and the Solicitor’s Office, will be on-hand to share information about the many programs and services the County provides.

Local groups will entertain the crowd with folkloric and traditional dances and musical performances from other countries. Kids can have their festival passports stamped to win prizes while supplies last. The concession stand will offer regular ballpark fare and some vegetarian options for sale.

The rain-or-shine festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, and is hosted by the Gwinnett County Police Department in partnership with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Gwinnett Multicultural Advisory Committee, Center for Pan-Asian Community Services and Safe Kids Gwinnett.

For more details about the event, watch the promo video or see the flyers in multiple languages.