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Magical parades. Fabulous feasts. Dizzying dancing. The spirit of celebration crosses languages, oceans, continents and cultures, as people revel in their heritages and communities.
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StarFest
December 04 - December 05, 2009
Port au Prince, Haiti |
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The STARFEST Multi-Cultural Music Festival is a series of events that will take place throughout the Caribbean Community from December 2009 through 2010. STARFEST will launch at Henfrasa Stadium in Haiti on Saturday, December 5th, 2009. The festival was created to entertain Caribbean residents and citizens worldwide through concerts from some of the Top Artists in the world performing Hip-Hop, R&B, Compa, Reggae, Jazz and Zouk music. There will also be parties, food, drinks, art, talent shows, cultural and educational events. In addition to having tons of fun, STARFEST will bring awareness to the world about the needs of the Caribbean Community and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Puerto Rican Cultural Parade Florida
April 24, 2010
Tampa, Florida, USA |
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We present a Folklore Festival with musical groups and performers coming from Puerto Rico, New York, Orlando, other States and local talent. We present the most indigenous of the Puerto Rican folklore music and dances, including Vejigantes, Sanqueros, and Cabezudos (characters dressed up in colorful dresses, big masks and others walking on stilts). It is a spectacular cultural and educational event targeted to adults and children of all ages.
Admission to Festival and Parade is FREE!! "Everyone Is Invited to Attend this Family-Oriented event".
For Sponsorship booth renal(813) 477-4896.
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Haitian Day Parade & Festival
May 30, 2010
Brooklyn, New York, USA |
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For more info. Please visit: www.Haitianparade.com
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Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games
June 04 - June 06, 2010
Arlington, Texas, USA |
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One of the nation's biggest and most spirited Scottish events descends on Arlington's Maverick Stadium. Some events of musical interest include various solo and band bagpipe performances, a Celtic harp competition and Scottish country dancing.
In addition to entertainment from some of the best-known names in Scottish music, the festival includes events such as professional and amateur athletics, children's games, Scottish foods and crafts, genealogy and heraldry seminars, a medieval Scotland display and, for those drinkers in the bunch, a Scotch Ale Brewing Competition.
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International Cultures Festival
June 06, 2010
New York, New York, USA |
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More than a million people are expected for this 19th annual Father's Day celebration. New York City, the melting pot of cultures, turns out for this day-long celebration. More than 500 exhibitors are on hand, including corporate displays and promotions, ethnic foods, multi-cultural crafts, arts, antiques, merchandise, gifts and more. Creating a pedestrian-only mall along Madison Avenue from 42nd to 57th streets, the world is within walking distance! Several stages of performers also provide entertainment and fun for all
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The Italian American Summer Festival
June 11 - June 13, 2010
Berea, Ohio, USA |
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A 3 day celebration of Italian culture and heritage where Italian Americans come together to share customs and traditions with the community at large. The weekend event features live entertainment, authentic Italian Food, Large children’s section with Kiddie Rides and Games, a fun - filled family weekend for all to enjoy. The entertainment is top notch as along with local Italian favorites we also bring in acts direct from Italy, Canada, and the showrooms of Las Vegas. In addition we will feature Italian folk dancers, Italian Choral Groups, strolling musicians and much more. Join us for the Pasta EATING CONTEST, CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, GRAPE STOMPING and Much More. This is truly a fun-filled weekend for the entire family to enjoy.
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade
June 13, 2010
New York, New York, USA |
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The largest ethnic parade in the country. The parade also hosts a slew of other popular events, such as concerts, festivals, golf tournaments, and banquets and ceremonies.
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<>Brooklyn Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
June 27, 2010
Brooklyn, New York, USA |
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For more information, see website!galoscorp.com
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Brooklyn Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
June 27, 2010
Brooklyn, New York, USA |
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For more information, see website! galoscorp.com
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Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival
July 30 - August 01, 2010
Norfolk, Virginia, USA |
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Dominican Festival and Parade
August 08, 2010
New York, New York, USA |
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The annual parade - AVE OF THE AMERICAS (1 DAY) is attended by NYC mMyor, VIP's OF local and national importance as well as print & broadcast coverage- 800,000 Spectators) Fun filled open air festival(2 days)with music stages, food and car displays, carrer / health awareness,information kiosks,
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West Suburban Italian Festival
August 19 - August 22, 2010
Addison, Illinois, USA |
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Chicago’s West Suburban Italian Festival is a celebration of the Italian American culture and heritage. Festival goers will enjoy beautiful European décor, delicious Italian foods from the region’s best Italian restaurants, top-notch entertainment – plus much, much more!
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Pirates of the Caribbean
August 20 - August 22, 2010
Memphis, Tennessee, USA |
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Promotion of a "Pirates of the Caribbean" Convention 3-day Weekend Event.
We are currently seeking ONLY Sponsors and Investors for this Convention Event (with a 30% Profit return for Investors).
(NO Vendors, NO Stages, NO Sales Products, NO TICKETINGS, NO Merchandising are needed, so PLEASE Do NOT Call us, Do NOT E-Mail us, or Do NOT Ask us. PLEASE Adhere to these requests.)
Our weekend event includes appearances from the cast of the Hit movies - to meet in-person for Autographs, take photos with your favorite actor, participate in daily activities and contests, sit in on daily Fan Question and Answer sessions with the stars of the movies, Auctions, Dinner with the stars, showing of the movies, and a Dance Party. We also have Very special surprises for the attending fans, unlike anything ever seen before at any other convention. This will be an opportunity Surely Not to be Missed by Any "Pirates" fan. We shall also be working with National Charity Organizations.
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The Great Irish Festival
August 21, 2010
New York, New York, USA |
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At this, the 10th annual festival, over 500 authentic Irish food, art, craft, antique, and merchandise exhibitors will create a midway along Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue). Over 50 cultural, non-profit and corporate displays will be on view. Entertainment will be the highlight of the day and will be characteristic of this important family-oriented event.
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Festival Peachtree Latino
August 22, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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The only Large Family Hispanic event in the Southeast and the Prime International Latino Festival of the Latino community. Over 200 acres of entertainment, international food at the No. 1 tourist attraction, Underground Atlanta with its additional Shops, booths, Music, crafts and plenty of food for all tastes.
Two International Stages Featuring Live performers from all over the world, including: Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela and ethnic dance groups.
Food court located through Underground Atlanta, with an International variety such as: Mexican, Perto Rican, Argentinean, Cuban, Chinese, etc.
The largest exhibit at a Latin Festival in the Southeast with Sponsors like: Bank Of America, Kroger, Verizon Wireless, etc.
Giveaways given all day long to attendees from sponsor companies.
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Hispanic Musical Festival
August 28, 2010
New York, New York, USA |
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The event is designed to stimulate the awareness of the general public to the diverse Hispanic Community (21countries) For more information, see website!galoscorp.com or call, Caesar Pillot @ 212 243 1177 - caesar@galoscorp.com
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North Country Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow
September 04 - September 06, 2010
Newport, Maine, USA |
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3-day native American Pow-Wow(gathering)hosted by Anna Sunlight and Pow-wow committee. More than 30 vendors including 2-3 food vendors.Demonstrations. Learn about the Native American culture. Free camping with your paid admission open to the public
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Festival International
September 18, 2010
Aurora, Colorado, USA |
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Enjoy this celebration of international cultures with dance, music, food and family activities.
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Mariachi Concert
September 18, 2010
New York, New York, USA |
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THE SHOWCASE WILL PRE EMPT THE NY MEXICAN DAY PARADE ON MADISON AVE IN MANHATTAN SCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT DAY. IT WILL BE PART OF THE ACTIVITIES LEADING UP TO THE MEXICAN PRIDE 9/21/08PARADE.
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The Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival
October 02 - October 04, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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One of the largest outdoor festivals in the South, attracting 150,000 people over a three day weekend. Fun, Food and Entertainment. Celebrating the Rich History and Heritage of the Sweet Auburn Historical District.
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Bayou Bacchanal
November 06, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
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Bayou Bacchanal is the official Caribbean Carnival of New Orleans. This vibrant festival is one of the most unique and energizing parties of the city, which is an event that encourages everyone to participate with dance, singing and costumes.
The non-profit organization, Caribbean Carnival / Friends of Culture, hosts the carnival every year in New Orleans every first Saturday of November that brings the city to life with amazing costumes, steel band beats, soca music and authentic Caribbean cuisine. Bayou Bacchanal brings its party to the streets of downtown New Orleans starting with a parade at Harrah's casino, down famous Canal Street, and then takes the party to Armstrong Park for more entertainment.
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<>Green Living Expo
November 21 - November 22, 2009
Brentwood, New York, USA |
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The Green Living Expo is a 2-day event designed to provide Long Island residents and business owners with the information they need to support a greener way of life here on Long Island.
“Green Living” is a new concept for many Long Islanders, for others it has been a way of life for years. Regardless of which category you fall into, being “green” is a notion that has firmly taken root in our society.
The Green Living Expo will be the catalyst between businesses, organizations, and consumers looking for information, inspiration, and innovation. It will provide information to help move us in the direction of a lifestyle that is both economically viable and ecologically sound.
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<>Green Living Expo
November 21 - November 22, 2009
Brentwood, New York, USA |
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The Green Living Expo is a 2-day event designed to provide Long Island residents and business owners with the information they need to support a greener way of life here on Long Island.
“Green Living” is a new concept for many Long Islanders, for others it has been a way of life for years. Regardless of which category you fall into, being “green” is a notion that has firmly taken root in our society.
The Green Living Expo will be the catalyst between businesses, organizations, and consumers looking for information, inspiration, and innovation. It will provide information to help move us in the direction of a lifestyle that is both economically viable and ecologically sound.
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New Italian Cinema
November 22 - November 29, 2009
San Francisco, California, USA |
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Shorts Showcase
December 01, 2009 - February 28, 2010
Palm Desert, California, USA |
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Shorts Showcase is a television show featuring short films that airs 24/7 throughout Southern California On Demand - and on line.
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Luminaria
December 11 - December 12, 2009
Yakima, Washington, USA |
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This free family event features a mile long candlelit walk through the Arboretum's wintery landscape and an 80 foot lighted Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree. You can lengthen or shorten your walk by using the intersecting paths. After the walk, warm up with hot cider, live music, shopping, and childrens' activities in the Jewett Interpretive Center.
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<>Fire and Ice Festival
January 30, 2010
Mount Holly, New Jersey, USA |
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Michigan International Auto Show
February 04 - February 07, 2010
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA |
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Polish and style is the theme for the Grand Rapids highly attended event every year. Hundreds of the latest model cars, trucks, vans, SUV's and sport cars from all the major manufacturers will be joined by concept cars. Special features include the Million Dollar Motorway of $100,000++ cars.
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19th Annual Heritage Parade & Festival Weekend
February 26 - February 28, 2010
San Diego, California, USA |
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46th Annual Arizona Scottish Highland Games
February 27 - February 28, 2010
Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
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A celebration of Scottish culture include Highland Athletic events & competitions, Highland dance competitions, over 50 clans represented, re-enactment, massed bands and bagpipe competitions, children's area with bouncy, magician and bungee jump. Great Scottish food, gifts & merchandise for sale.
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Black History Month Parade
February 27, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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Black History Month Parade is a parade that will celebrate the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of Black Americans in the United States and across the World. The parade will feature marching bands, entertainers, politicians, dignitaries, civic groups, themed floats, entertainment and fun for the whole family.
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Arizona Aloha Festival
March 13 - March 14, 2010
Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
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It's a trip to the Islands in the middle of the desert! For one weekend, it's home for the Arizona Polynesian community. We welcome you with the warm spirit of aloha. Yes, it's where real men wear flowers and everyone owns a Hawaiian shirt! The weather is beautiful, the sun is shining, and the delicious aroma of authentic dishes make your stomach take notice. Don't own a Hawaiian shirt? Over 60 vendors have tantalizing goods ranging from Tahitian nose flutes to Hawaiian music CDs - and shirts of every color and flower imaginable! If they only had a beach in Phoenix, it would be perfection!
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Irish Week Festival
March 13 - March 14, 2010
Seattle, Washington, USA |
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Booths selling Irish and Celtic products, Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, children's contests and activities, etc. In addition to the Festival Highlights listed below, there will be Genealogy Workshops, Irish Language Workshops, Cultural Exhibits and more. Family-oriented activities include wonderful Irish Musicians along with Champion Irish Stepdancers from around the Pacific Northwest. Events for children include the “Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest” and the “Most Irish-Looking Face Contest”, and other activities in the Children’s Activities Center. Contemporary Irish short films will be screened during our Irish Reels Film Festival.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 13, 2010
Seattle, Washington, USA |
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The Parade travels north on 4th Ave to the Reviewing Stand at Westlake Park. The parade officially ends at the Seattle Center with Closing Ceremonies at 2 PM. Use the FREE Monorail (1:30-2:30 PM) to travel from Westlake Park to the
Seattle Center for the 2010 Irish Festival.
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Celtic Festival
March 13, 2010
Moorhead, Minnesota, USA |
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The Celtic Festival is a celebration of the rich culture of the seven Celtic nations - Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, and Wales. Enjoy Celtic music, dance, and food. The festival features two stages of entertainment, various presentations, and informational and activity booths.
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The Nation's St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 14, 2010
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, USA |
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The Parade will feature 130+ units and will include clowns, local politicians and celebrities, floats, bagpipe and marching bands, Irish and Celtic organizations. The Irish Honorees and Guests of Honor include the Shamrock Club Irishman of the Year, John Maher, Irish Rose, Kris Carrig Pluskota, and Parade Marshals Joseph and Catherine Donovan. They were announced in early February.
The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin, Inc. has produced the Parade continuously since 1967. \
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Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival
April 09 - April 10, 2010
Baytown, Texas, USA |
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A celebration of the 6th Annual Creole Heritage Zydeco & Crawfish Festival will take place. One Large stage & dance floor along with Cajun/Creole food like Gumbo, Boudin and Etouffe.
Located at San Jacinto Mall - Baytown, Texas on Garth Road at I-10 East.
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Blessing of the Fleet
April 16 - April 18, 2010
Darien, Georgia, USA |
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Something for everyone....a street parade with Ronald McDonald, sumptuous food booths, lots of vendor booths, Art in the Park, 5K River Run, antique car show, shrimp eating contest, carnival, fireworks, a Shrimpbox Derby, and the largest Shrimp Fleet Parade in the United States. Nightly entertainment.
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Florida's Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion
April 22 - April 27, 2010
Melbourne, Florida, USA |
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This it the nation's largest Veterans Reunion with an average attendance of more than 100,000. Events include live music all weekend, military displays as well as static displays.
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AT&T Fiesta Broadway
April 25, 2010
Los Angeles, California, USA |
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2009 is the 20th Anniversay of the largest Hispanic Cinco de Mayo Event, in the Largest Hispanic Market, in the Country.
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Cinco de Mayo Phoenix Festival
May 01 - May 02, 2010
Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
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This is the largest Hispanic cultural event in the state and Southwest. The festival encompasses ten street blocks in downtown Phoenix, including Patriot's Park. There's continuous national and regional entertainment on two stages, a great variety of food and retail booths.
This two-day festival celebrates Cinco de Mayo, Mexico's victory over the French in the 1864 Battle of Puebla. The festival is viewed as one of Arizona's largest and most significant cultural showcases for valley residents and tourists alike. The festival receives support from the City of Phoenix and the Valley's corporate community. Its highlights have included an array of top international and local entertainers. The event features corporate booths, traditional Mexican foods, a children's play area, and enjoyment for the entire family. The festival allows Arizona's Hispanic culture to be shared with the local community creating a wonderful experience for all to enjoy.
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Fredericksburg Texas Oldtime German Maifest
May 01 - May 02, 2010
Fredericksburg, Texas, USA |
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It's Oktoberfest, Winefest, Singfest, Kirmes, Spassfest--all rolled into one in the beautiful month of May in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
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Cinco de Mayo San Francisco
May 02, 2010
San Francisco, California, USA |
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Bringing the color and excitement that are the traditions of Mexico, this Cinco de Mayo celebration features a parade and festival with five stages of entertainment, Latino delicacies, a car show, a free children's area and an indoor mariachi and ballet folklorico performance.
SAN FRANCISCO - Take equal parts fiery mariachi, sizzling salsa spins and mesmerizing Aztec dancers; blend with bewitching baile folkloric, captivating drum beats and ; stir in tantalizing canto de ninos, enchanting cha cha and magnificent descarga; sprinkle with habañero hot hip-hop and simmer to serve up the annual Cinco de Mayo 2006 , in San Francisco. Themed GOOOOOOOOAL MEXICO! In the spirit of Mexico's run for the World Cup!
San Francisco's annual Cinco De Mayo celebration and one of the City's most spectacular traditions, Cinco de Mayo San Francisco showcases the very best of Mexican and Latin American and Chicano cultures with a diverse array of food, music, dance and artistry, including works created by the talented community of Mission District Headstart children, seniors, youth, residents and Bay Area artists.
The 2006 Cinco De Mayo San Francisco Celebration will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Parque De Los Ninos located on 23rd Street, between Treat and Folsom streets. The Cinco De Mayo SF Festival will offer food, music, dance, art, crafts and other fun activities and entertainment on the main stage for the entire family to enjoy.
Cinco De Mayo, a national Mexican celebration, is observed to recognize one of the most triumphant victories of our Mexican ancestors. In 1862, Mexican soldiers and citizens of the city of Puebla halted a foreign invasion by French forces, one of the world's most powerful armies. The battle and victory represent a people's ability to succeed despite overwhelming obstacles.
Inspired by this historical event a group of Chicano students of the early seventies developed the Cinco De Mayo in the United States into a popular community event, using it to teach the importance of continuing to fight for justice despite the obstacles. Now years later, the celebrations have multiplied and we continue the battle for bi-lingual/bi-cultural education, health, justice, driver's license for all and peace.
Cinco De Mayo San Francisco is produced by the Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. and is supported by San Francisco's Grants for the Arts , Comcast, US Bank. Since 1959, the Mission Neighborhood Centers has provided quality programs that promote self-sufficiency and community growth for the Mission District's children, youth, families and seniors.
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Napa Valley Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival
May 02, 2010
Calistoga, California, USA |
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A multi-cultural celebration jam-packed with music, dance and color. The parade starts at noon in Downtown Calistoga, followed by the Festival at the fairgrounds. Fabulous food, games and singing contest for the kids, and non-stop entertainment for all. Proceeds go toward scholarships for student in the Napa Valley.
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District del Sol Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
May 07 - May 08, 2010
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA |
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The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul's West Side is the largest Hispanic/Latino event in the state of Minnesota and one of the top 10 largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the entire United States. Featuring live music, food, a children's area, sports zone, community wellness village, parade, craft vendors, salsa tasting contest, and history area. We welcomed more than 100,000 attendees and we look forward to seeing you in District del Sol.
Honoring the historical Mexican Battle of Puebla (1862), the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is one of the top 10 Cinco de Mayo celebrations nationwide, bringing to life the strength, spirit and pride of Hispanic/Latino culture in the heart of St. Paul’s West Side community. The 2010 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta will feature over six blocks of food, five stages of live music and entertainment suitable for the entire family to enjoy during this free event.
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PANorama Caribbean Music Fest
May 07 - May 08, 2010
Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA |
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The 8th annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is the only place where you can enjoy great Caribbean music and food while basking in the fresh ocean breezes of the breath-taking Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This year’s headliners, Andy Narell and Friends (www.andynarell.net), will satisfy the musical appetite of any listener, from the trained musician to the casual on-looker, with their Caribbean-jazz performances of vintage calypso. Narell’s ensemble will be accompanied by the Eastern Kentucky University’s 32 member Steelband to truly capture the essence of the islands. This festival provides the ultimate experience for any world music lover!
A co-produced event between the Virginia Arts Festival and Beachevents, the PANorama Caribbean Music Festival at its core is a steel drum band competition featuring over 20 high school, college, and community bands from throughout the United States. All performances are free to the public.
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Florida Cajun Zydeco Festival
May 14 - May 16, 2010
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
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The Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival takes place each year in May. Continuous entertainment on three stages jam-packed with outstanding talented performers of authentic Cajun and Zydeco music and ample dancing on a giant wooden floor. And of course, the Festival would not be complete without thousands of pounds of live crawfish and plenty of hot 'n spicy Cajun/Creole food that over 10,000 patrons each year have come to enjoy. Arts and Crafts, Kajun Kids Zone and the History Shack Stage.
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Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival
June 04 - June 06, 2010
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA |
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The 2009 Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival is one of America's most unique celebrations of Indian cultures and traditions. For three thrilling days, June 5-7, 2009, members of more than 100 tribes from throughout North America will gather in Oklahoma City to celebrate and share in the richness and diversity of their heritage with the world.
Highlights of the annual Red Earth Festival include the Red Earth parade scheduled Friday, June 5 at 10:30 through the streets of downtown Oklahoma City, and the Red Earth 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Walk on Saturday, June 2 at Regatta Park along Oklahoma City's Oklahoma River.
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American Heritage Music Festival
June 10 - June 12, 2010
Grove, Oklahoma, USA |
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The American Heritage Music Festival includes the Grand Lake National Fiddle Fest, certified by Weiser, and the Grand Lake National Clogging Contest, sanctioned by Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Two separate areas and stages will allow separation of the fiddling and clogging competitions. Shows will be staggered between two stages, with big evening shows providing a full weekend of great music. There is a $1000 grand prize each in the fiddling and clogging events and many other cash prizes and awards as well.
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DC Caribbean Carnival
June 26 - June 27, 2010
Washington, District of Columbia, USA |
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DC Caribbean Carnival is one of the fastest growing Carnivals in North America.
Established in 1993, this carnival has developed from nine bands and approximately 150,000 spectators the first year to 25 bands and well over 300,000 spectators according to estimates by the Washington Metropolitan Police.
To date, all of the participating groups have been local to the DC Metropolitan Area, comprising of representatives from every Caribbean country.
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Cold Mountain Heritage Tour
June 26, 2010
Canton, North Carolina, USA |
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Self driving tour of area historic sites including homes, churches, cemeteries, farms, barns, etc. Each site has tour guides to give history and stories of the site. Saturday evening entertainment includes music, storytelling, and clogging at Riverhouse Acres which has its own history.
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Italian American Festival
July 09 - July 11, 2010
Canton, Ohio, USA |
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The Italian American Festival offers a variety of entertainment on three stages. Included are Italian, Polka,Contemporary, Rock N Roll,Country, Line Dancing Party, Cooking Show - all under cover with dancing and seating areas. On the Festival grounds you will find strolling musicians, plus Italian food and pastries, refreshments, clothing stands, Jewelry, Festival Casino, EXOTIC ITALIAN CAR & CYCLE DISPLAY, Catholic Mass on Sunday. There will also be Men and Women's Bocce tournament, games, dining areas,Craft Show, amusement rides and much more. All entertainment, dining and dancing areas are in covered venues. If you do not receive our newsletter send name and address to get on the mailing list.(Newsletter is published the month of MAY)
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Irish American Heritage Festival
July 09 - July 11, 2010
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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TThis year's festival showcases the finest in local and international Irish and American music, dance and family activities. The festival directly supports and is held on the grounds of the Irish American Heritage Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and strengthening Irish culture in Chicago.
The festival features three days of music on four stages, featuring Gaelic Storm, Black 47, The Makem and Spain Brothers, the Mickey Finns and The Tossers.
For those more inclined toward hands-on activity, the Folk Tent returns with various demonstrations of Irish instruments, dances and sing-alongs. Irish and American food will be available throughout the weekend, and dozens of vendors and artisans will be selling Irish clothing, music and jewelry.
Fest activities and contests include a Hooley Happy Hour with music, matchmaking and dancing, the Mashed Potato Eating Contest and the Irish-American Idol Contest and performances by author and actor, Malachy McCourt.
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Festa Italiana
July 15 - July 18, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
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We’re talking Italian food, Italian music, Italian fireworks, and lots of Italian family FUN – whether your family’s Italian or not. Fiesta is more than just an Italian Festival. It’s America’s premiere Italian cultural event. And it’s right here along the Lakefront in Milwaukee, WI. So gather up your family and friends, and join us for all the FUN at the annual Fiesta Italiana.
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Sorrento Cheese Italian Heritage Festival
July 15 - July 18, 2010
Buffalo, New York, USA |
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Italian Heritage Festival featuring nearly 100 vendors, entertainment, heritage exhibits, bocce, cooking demonstrations, a Sorrento Cheese recipe contest and an Italian Idol annual competition.
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<>Festival of Native Peoples & Cherokee Art Market
July 16 - July 17, 2010
Cherokee, North Carolina, USA |
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Festival celebrating the cultures of Native Peoples. See each tribe's native dance and experience some of their culture as they explain each dance. The Art Market is open to the public on Friday & Saturday and items are for sale. See artists as they work on current projects. An experience for the whole family - dancing, singing, culture, art, and native food vendors.
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Santa Barbara French Festival
July 17 - July 18, 2010
Santa Barbara, California, USA |
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Smiling families dine at sidewalk cafés with checkered tableclothes and umbrellas. Starry-eyed couples toast each other with wine. Artists wearing bérets paint at their easels. The air is filled with music, laughter, and the tempting aromas of French cuisine. Surely this must be France?
Actually, it's the 21th Annual French Festival in Santa Barbara, every Bastille Day Weekend in mid-July, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Santa Barbara's Oak Park. Admission is free. Over 20,000 people are expected to attend.
While Parisians celebrate the French Revolution 8,000 miles away, Californians will revel in the sights, sounds, foods and joie de vivre of France at the largest French celebration in the Western United States.
This year's Fête Française will feature dozens of chefs preparing fine French food...everything from crêpes to Cajun, from café au lait to decadent desserts and pastries. Enjoy French beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks.
There will be continuous free entertainment on three stages, including cancan, Moroccan belly dancers, grand opera, Cajun and classical groups, folk dancing, jazz, and cabaret music in the tradition of Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier. See canine topiary at the famous Poodle Parade. And don't miss the Femmes Fatales Drag Revue. Oo la la! Wandering mimes, jugglers, and accordion players will perform throughout the crowd. Kids will enjoy puppet shows, storytellers, and a wading pool. C'est magnifique!
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Cedarburg German Festival
July 17 - July 18, 2010
Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA |
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Authentic German foods and desserts. Polka Dance Floor. A beautiful shady outdoor setting along Cedar Creek. Sunday morning Ecumenical church service. Sunday Sheepshead Tournament. Wacky daily contests include Outhouse Racing, Wife Carrying, Sauerkraut Eating, German Spelling Bee and assorted Strong Man/Strong Woman Contests. Kids games & playground area.
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German Fest
July 22 - July 25, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
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German Fest is an ethnic festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the Henry Maier Festival Park, on the Lake Michigan lakefront. The genesis of German Fest occurred when Mayor Henry Maier challenged the local German-American community during a speech on May 20th, 1980, at the 20th Anniversary of the German-American National Congress Deutsch-Amerikanischer National Kongress (D.A.N.K.) to organize a German festival. Shortly thereafter, Walter Geissler, then President of D.A.N.K., chaired a committee of five members that laid the foundation for the Fest. The first German Fest was held in August, 1981.[1] It is billed as the largest German celebration in North America and currently occurs during the last full weekend in July.
German Fest celebrates the culture of Germany as well as Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, and German-speaking communities around the world. Along with traditional music, many from the Vaterland also make the journey to perform and educate at the festival.
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Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
July 24 - July 25, 2010
Lakewood, Colorado, USA |
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The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has established itself as the region's premier cultural summertime festival, and this summer offers even more racing than ever before! We've also created a Colorado Dragon Boat Racing Association, and we've purchased two boats so teams can practice year-round.
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Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
July 31 - August 01, 2010
Enumclaw, Washington, USA |
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A fabulous Scottish festival featuring colorful pipe bands, Highland dancers and Scottish athletes competing before judges of worldwide renown. Scottish foods and drink, Scottish breed animals, clan tents and vendors selling lovely goods imported from the British Isles, and Celtic performers are also a part of this traditional gathering. Join us for a fun and educational weekend trip to the Highlands!
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US Open of Surfing
July 31 - August 08, 2010
Huntington Beach, California, USA |
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The US Open of Surfing is a week-long, youth cultural happening on the shores of Huntington Beach, California. Every July for more than a decade, Southern California has played host to the best surfers from around the globe and hundreds of thousands of action sports fans to experience the largest surf contest and lifestyle festival in the world. It’s the place to be, and be seen.
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Autumn Moon Festival
September 18 - September 19, 2010
San Francisco, California, USA |
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During the Moon Festival, Chinatown's historic Grant Avenue will become a pedestrian-only bazaar with live entertainment between California and Broadway, as will Pacific Street between Stockton and Kearny. Admission is free and visitors are welcomed.
The Moon Festival, Chinatown’s best-attended annual event for several years running, marks a significant holiday on the Chinese (lunar) calendar. To mark its celebration, several stages throughout Chinatown will feature a variety of live entertainment. Among the performers this year will be a host of Asian-themed dancers and drummers, traditional and contemporary musicians including Chinese Opera, martial artists, magicians, and new for this year, a renowned Chinese acrobatic troupe. Hourly lion dance performances, sponsored by Washington Mutual, will take place on Grant and Jackson streets.
Moon Festival celebrations, though still relatively new to the U.S., have been held throughout Asia for well over 1,000 years. This holiday is a time to reflect upon the bounty of the summer harvest, the fullness of the moon, and the myth of the immortal moon Goddess, Chang O, who lives in the moon.
The Moon Festival is often compared to a sort of “Chinese Thanksgiving”
because of its spirit of gratitude and its inclusion of abundant food — including the popular moon cake. Moon cakes are flaky, round, semi-sweet pastries often filled with bean or lotus-seed paste and topped with a duck egg, echoing the shape of the full moon. Many millions of moon cakes are gifted around the time of the Moon Festival.
Our many street vendors will offer visitors the best shopping around on everything from plants to housewares, clothes to souvenirs. And, as always, our Moon Festival sponsors will join Chinatown merchants in presenting a variety of special offers, activities, arts and crafts, and food along the main festival route. The famous Dragon will close the festivities at 5pm on Sunday. Attendance at the Moon Festival is always high, so the public is encouraged to use BART or MUNI to reach Chinatown.
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Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival
October 01 - October 03, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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The Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival features arts, foods and several stages of live entertainment. Held in the historic Sweet Auburn District of downtown Atlanta the Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival attracts approximatly 20,000 attendees annually. The festival also includes several themed venues and much, much, more.
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Celtic Colours International Festival
October 08 - October 16, 2010
Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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San Francisco Italian Heritage Columbus Day Parade
October 10, 2010
San Francisco, California, USA |
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The San Francisco Italian Heritage Day Parade (formerly known as the Columbus Day Parade) is
put on every year by Columbus Day Celebration, Inc. which is comprised of a Parade Board and is an all volunteer, non profit public benefit.
Along with the Madonna del Lume celebration, the annual Italian Heritage Parade is San Francisco’s oldest civic event and the nation’s oldest Italian-American parade and community celebration. Each year hundreds of thousands of spectators gather along the parade route which begins at Fisherman’s Wharf and proceeds south through the Italian North Beach district ending up in Washington Square Park.
This non-profit civic event was created in 1869 to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Italians to California and The Bay Area. It has evolved into a showcase of colorful parade floats, marching bands, a variety of traditional Italian performing artists and guest appearances by Bay Area and nationally recognized Italian-American celebrities. Also included are a wide variety of Italian heritage entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Other Columbus Day Weekend highlights include the elegant black tie Grand Banquet Grand Banquet & Ball on Friday evening where the 2004 queen and her court will be introduced and the Cal-Italia Wine & Food Tasting in Washington Square Park on Saturday.
On Saturday, the 7th Cal-Italia Wine & Food Tasting will take place in Washington Square Park where you can enjoy fine wines from California wineries producing Italian varietals and sample foods and other products. This event is more than your typical wine & food tasting ~~ it’s a celebration of la dolce vita, California style!
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Southern Indiana FiberArts Festival
October 15 - October 16, 2010
Corydon, Indiana, USA |
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WORKSHOPS, Demonstrations, Hands-On Activities, LIVE MUSIC, Fiber Animals
Plus the
WORLD'S GREATEST VENDORS
with everything you need for fiber arts: raw fleece, roving, spinning supplies, needle felting supplies, dyes, yarns, items needed to knit, crochet, weave and things you won't know you need until you see them ... not to mention handmade (one-of-a-kind, unique) finished items!
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Hispanic Heritage Fest
October 16, 2010
Lake Worth, Florida, USA |
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Latin food, music, and culture are celebrated in this annual festival. This cultural event held in October celebrates Hispanic Heritage month. It features diverse ethnic food, dancing, and live entertainment by both national and local Latin musical artists. Enjoy a day full of family fun!
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Cowboy Trade Days
November 06 - November 07, 2010
Poteau, Oklahoma, USA |
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Western and Native American crafts, antiques, art, live entertainment, foods, cowboy singers, poets and storytellers are all featured at this event.
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<>DauFusKie 4th Annual Autumn Festival
November 06, 2010
Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, USA |
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A FAMILY!-Friendly Celebration of Daufuskie Island, SC. You'll have an opportunity to enjoy authentic Gullah/Geechee edu*tainment as well as arts & crafts throughout the day. Queen Quet Chieftess of The Gullah/Geechee Nation will be featured among the day's presenters. There will be programs for all ages to enjoy as well as LIVE entertainment, local Daufuskie Island food and a marshmallow roast at 3 pm around the "Festival Bonfire". The day ends with a 4 pm Grand Finale concert by Da Shiek (one of L.A.'s up and coming stars) and oysters roasted over the 'Festival Bonfire". Gate opens at 10:30 am. Proceeds go toward the preservation and restoration of Daufuskie's Gullah/Geechee culture.
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Navidad en Calle Ocho, LA
December 05 - December 06, 2010
LOS ANGELES, California, USA |
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2 STAGE OF MUSIC MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE IN THIS EVENT, MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, PETTING ZOO, FOOD GIFTS AND TOYS, MECHANICAL RIDES
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