La Palma’s first ever Festival of Nations to be held April 30

Kids and parents alike are awaiting the family fun exepcted to be had at the first annual Festival of Nations in La Palma April 30. Courtesy photo

After being delayed by COVID, the City of La Palma is excited to announce the first annual Festival of Nations on April 30, 2022.

According to the city’s website, this one-day experience will celebrate La Palma’s cultural heritage through dancing, performances, and exhibits.

In addition, the city will hold a “hometown parade” featuring La Palma’s local schools, organizations, neighborhoods, and local businesses will march down Walker Street (Houston Ave. to La Palma Ave.) starting at 10:30 AM followed by the Festival of Nations starting at 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Central Park.

Here is the official schedule:
Saturday, April 30, 2022
10:30 a.m. • Parade (Walker Street)
11:30 a m.- 6 PM • Festival (Central Park)
7821 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623
The city has announced that activity wristbands will be available and will give families access to unlimited rides and games at the Festival of Nations, including;
• Rides and games
• Ferris wheels
• Fiberglass slides
• Rock climbing wall
• Obstacle course
• 8 carnival booth games (including prizes)
• Bounce house
• Petting zoo
• Connect a shot basketball

The city has also announced a live entertainment lineup for the Central Park pavilion that includes;
• 11:30 AM • Hanabi Taiko Drummers Group
• 12:00 PM • Huka & Tahitian Dance Group
• 12:30 PM • Miss Valyn’s Just Dance Group
• 1:00 PM • Club Kaibigan Dance Troupe
• 1:30 PM • Martial Arts Demonstration
• 2:00 PM • Traditional Korean Dance Group
• 2:30 PM • Bagpiper Stephen Wilkinson
• 3:00 PM • Traditional Indian Dance Group
• 3:30 PM • Mariachi Ausente
• 4:30 PM • The Remix – R&B Soul Band
Food Trucks & Beer/Wine Garden
• Berlin Food Truck (German Cuisine, Grilled Cheese, Sausages)
• West Coast Hibachi (Hibachi-Style Cuisine, Fried Rice & Vegetables)
• The Family Pizza (Pizza, Italian Cuisine, Pasta, Paninis, and Salads)
• The Tropic Truck (Caribbean Cuisine Featuring Seafood)
• Scooter’s Italian Ice (ice cream, desserts, and other Tasty Treats)
• La Fiesta Mexican Cuisine (Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos, and Carne Asada)
• Tap Truck O.C. (Orange County’s Premium Mobile Bar Service)

Event Questions
Please contact the Festival of Nations Planning Committee at Festival@CityofLaPalma.org or call 714-690-3350.