Thousands visit Multicultural Festival at Town Center

Photo by Sol Street Photography

Reston Community Center’s Multicultural Festival drew over 12,000 attendees to Reston Town Center on September 20. A lineup of elected officials spoke at the opening ceremony after the South Lakes High School JROTC color guard presented the colors and The Star-Spangled Banner was performed by South Lakes Chorus.

There were 40 vendors and nonprofit booths and three stages. Performers included Howard University Choir, National Heritage Fellows Shaka Zulu and Peniel Guerrier, and master performers from the Virginia Folklife Program. The festival was in partnership with Reston Town Center Association and co-hosted at Reston Town Center by BXP.

Photos by Sol Street Photography

Photos contributed by Sol Street Photography