Join the Austin Saltillo Sister Cities Association (ASSCA) and Austin Sister Cities International (ASCI) at the 10th Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival! ASSCA will have a big presence this year, so please join us if you are able. Enjoy paletas sponsored by Clay Imports, find the Mexican flag and march with us in the Parade of Cultures, play loteria, and applaud the Ballet Folklorico at St. Edwards dancers.
Free & Open to the Public
Festival Schedule *subject to change
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Remarks from Mayor Watson
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Parade of Cultures - Kicking off from City Hall and making its way to the Austin Public Library, led by the Diversity Band.
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Free Paletas at the Library — Sponsored by Clay Imports
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Festival, Sister City & Friendship booths, Kids Activities including loteria, & Performances
12:10 PM – 12:25 PM: YoYo & Dance Performances (Taichung, Taiwan)
12:30 PM – 12:50 PM: Nanairo Kimono Show (Oita, Japan)
12:55 PM – 1:10 PM: Estilo Peruano and Tusuy Sonqo Perú Dance Group (Lima, Peru)
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Ballet Folklorico at St. Edwards University
1:35 PM – 1:50 PM: Irish Dance Group (Limerick, Ireland)
1:55 PM – 2:10 PM: Des Amis Pop (Angers, France)
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: K-Pop Dance Performance (Gwangmyeong, Korea)
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Silent Auction Winners Announced
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Closing Ceremony & Awards
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: A paid VIP reception immediately follows the festival and tickets can be purchased here.
Meet other Austinites with an interest in our global connections. Bring the whole family to this FREE celebration of cultures. Be sure to visit the Saltillo booth during the largest Sister City Festival in Austin!