WorldFest is the City's International Festival held annually on Labor Day Weekend
With at least 90 languages spoken in the Louisville public schools and 50 percent of the city’s population growth over the past 15 years coming from international residents, Louisville is more culturally diverse than ever before.
The celebration of these unique cultures in our community culminates in the annual WorldFest, the Office for International Affairs International Celebration.
WorldFest hosts the largest collection of local ethnic restaurants, vendors and exhibitors at any one event in the state of Kentucky, offering a wide array of cuisines, crafts and educational possibilities. The event is an opportunity to become more familiar with the International Community while honoring the traditions of our past and our future.
A World of Performances
WorldFest features continuous music on four stages of local and international talent. Click here to see the list of entertainment headliners.
A World of Cuisine
At WorldFest you need to bring a healthy appetite! Guests can sample delicious, authentic food from nations around the world including Germany, Thailand, Jamaica, Ethiopia, and more! Click here to see a list of food vendors.
Shop Around the World
Of course we don't want you to leave empty handed, so after you taste the international cuisine, you could find that perfect gift for a special someone in one of the many craft booths selling handmade products with styles from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. Click here to see a list of craft vendors.
The Parade of Cultures
Held annually on the second day of the festival the parade features local and regional residents in their native dress representing almost every culture in the world; music and performances from a variety of artists complement the experience. Click here to walk in the parade!
The Naturalization Ceremony
Hundreds of people will take their U.S. oath of citizenship at a naturalization ceremony. The ceremony is coordinated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Louisville.