We invite you to join us again for the celebration of cultures - Mount Prospect Celebration of Cultures 2026. And this year, for us, from Bulgarica Dance Group, It will be an honor to represent Bulgaria at the eighth edition of the festival, on stage alongside performers from various other communities.
Date: 23 August 2024, Saturday | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Participation of the Bulgarica Dance Company is from 3:20 pm)
Location:Kopp Park (behind RecPlex)
420 Dempster Street, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Program of the event and participation of Bulgarians:
11:00 AM Festival Opens
11:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
12:00 PM Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago (South Korea)
12:30 PM Kalakriti School of Dance (India)
1:15 PM PACF Performing Arts, Filipino American Cultural Foundation (Philippines)
1:45 pm Ballet Folklorico Sones Mexicanos (Mexico)
2:15 PM Chicago Cossacks Folk Singing and Dance (Russia)
3:00 PM Samba1 Brazilian Dance Group (Brazil)
3:20 PM Bulgarica Dance Group (Bulgaria)
4:00 pm Festival Ends
Our dancers will present the beauty of Bulgarian folk dances, side by side with representatives of other cultures from around the world.
Cultural stands
- Assyria
- Azerbaijan
- Bulgaria
- Germany
- Greece
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Kyrgyzstan
- South Korea
- Luxembourg
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- MP Historical Society
- Philippines
Romania
- Russia
- Turkiye
Don’t miss our Bulgarian booth either. There, you’ll be able to see authentic folk artifacts and items that will remind you of home. The festival also features culinary delights, handmade crafts, and cultural booths from each participating country. Official festival T-shirts for $20 will be on sale at the event, with proceeds going to the Human Services Emergency Fund.
What is Mount Prospect Celebration of Cultures?
Mount Prospect Celebration of Cultures is an annual multicultural festival organized by the City of Mount Prospect to honor the cultural diversity of the community. The event is a celebration of the traditions, music, cuisine, art and presence of the various ethnicities living in the area. Held at the end of August, it brings together hundreds of visitors of all ages who wish to immerse themselves in an exciting cultural mosaic.
What you can expect:
- Stage performances.
Dances, music and folklore performances from over 20 different countries - each reflecting authentic elements of a nation's culture.
- Culinary Zone.
A wide selection of food and drink from different parts of the world - a chance to try new flavours and recipes.
- Cultural stands.
Representatives of ethnic communities display traditional clothing, handmade items, books, souvenirs and visual materials that tell about their history and culture.
- Children's area.
Games, workshops, and activities for the little ones that encourage intercultural curiosity and creativity. In 2026, look forward to face painting, balloon animals, the „Instrument Petting Zoo“ from Bach to Rock, and a children's „passport“ – collect a sticker from each country and spin the wheel for a prize.
- Input.
Free for all visitors.
The aim of the festival is to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, dialogue and joy of cultural diversity. It is an opportunity for educational exchange and to learn about the unique identity of each community.
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Visit the Facebook event here
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