N. Hempstead's 9th Annual Asian-American Festival Is Canceled

UPDATE: The Town of North Hempstead's 9th Annual Asian-American Festival has been canceled due to inclement weather, the Town says.

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The Town of North Hempstead's 9th Annual Asian-American Festival will feature live performances, local foods and activities in May.

The event kicks off at noon at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington on Saturday, May 19.

“Our Annual Asian-American festival highlights the cultural diversity of our Town and of our residents,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a press release. “Join us for an afternoon by the waterfront with outstanding cultural performances, delicious Asian delicacies and a meaningful celebration of Asian culture.”

The North Hempstead community has celebrated the Asian cultures represented in North Hempstead since 2010 during Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.

There will be a market and food representing the different cultures of North Hempstead residents, including China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and more.

The event is free to attend; there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle if paying with cash, $7 parking fee if paying with credit or debit card.

For more information, call 311 or (516) 869-6311.

Image via TONH

• Photo 2: Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Anna Kaplan, Viviana Russell and Peter Zuckerman and Town Clerk Wayne Wink at a past Asian-American Festival.