AANHPI Celebration at Pacifica Square Aurora Illinois 2024

Global Friendship Exchange Foundation ("GFEF") is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with a Mission to promote international music, art, and culture in North America and Abroad through cultural exchange and charitable acts.  The GFEF currently hosts several community events in the Greater Chicagoland area, including AANHPI in May of each year and Moon Festival & Ramen Race in September of each year here in Aurora, IL.

Global Friendship Exchange Foundation

Celebrate AANHPI at Pacifica Square in Aurora, IL! Pet Costume Contest, Cosplay, Open Mic, K-Pop, Vendors, Food Trucks. Free to All.

4360 E New York St

2024 Pacifica Square AANHPI Celebration— honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, is scheduled for May 18th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All are welcome.The Celebration will feature performances representing Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese cultures in addition to a series of fun contests and events including: <ol><li>Pet Costume Contest 2:30 PM - Click <a href="https://forms.gle/6hrRSe1gs6Pn8h3RA" title="https://forms.gle/6hrRSe1gs6Pn8h3RA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to Pre-register.</li><li>Korean Spicy WingsContest 3PM - Click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/882035831917?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/882035831917?aff=oddtdtcreator">HERE </a>to learn more.</li><li>Cosplay Contest 4 PM - Click <a href="https://facebook.com/events/s/cosplay-realm-pacifica-square-/900580748510803/" title="https://facebook.com/events/s/cosplay-realm-pacifica-square-/900580748510803/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to learn more on Facebook.</li><li>Open Mic Contest 4:15 PM - Chicagoland Open Mic Contest Winners Showcase by Kaya Ko.</li><li>K-Pop Random Dance Play 5 PM - Click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/882043845887?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/882043845887?aff=oddtdtcreator">HERE </a>to learn more.</li></ol>Expect over 40 vendors offering diverse products, food trucks, and a beer garden for adults.For kids and the young at heart:<ul><li>Explore anime drawings at the Cosplay Realm Area starting at 3pm.</li><li>Rover Rescue Adoption Area</li></ul>Contests!!! Enter before it’s too late:<ul><li>Bon Chon Spicy Chicken Contest: Raffle entry at the Windfall Booth. Drawing @ 2:40PM / Contest @3:00PM</li><li>Cosplay Contest: Judging ends at 3:00PM at the Cosplay Realm Area</li><li>Pet Costume Contest: judging ends at 3:30pm at the All Pets Wellness Center booth!</li></ul>For all:<ul><li>Interact with vendors to receive fake $100 bills (“Activity Bucks”), which you can redeem for prizes at the winfall group booth.</li></ul>For adults: unwind at the designated beer garden area by Levee KaraokeSecure your free tickets for your friends and family group today and ready for some fun!**Please check out the individual event pages for Korean Spicy Wings Contest, Cosplay Contest, and K-Pop Random Dance Play.Organized by Pacifica Square, the Global Friendship Exchange Foundation, Windfall Group and Park to Shop, the event will take place outside Park to Shop at Pacifica Square at 4360 E New York Street in Aurora, IL. City dignitaries and community leaders will be in attendance, emphasizing the importance of celebrating diversity and fostering community unity.### About Pacifica Square:Pacifica Square is a Asian-themed lifestyle center in Aurora, IL, dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation through its diverse services, array of events, and initiatives. For more information, go to www.pacificasquare.com### About Windfall Group:Headquartered in Aurora, IL, Windfall Group is committed to developing Asian-themed lifestyle centers across the U.S.. Currently, we are actively engaged in three projects within the Chicagoland area: Pacifica Square in Aurora, Pacifica on Golf, and Pacifica of Chicago. For more information, go to www.windfallusa.com### About the Global Friendship Exchange Foundation:The Global Friendship Exchange Foundation is committed to promoting international understanding, cultural exchange, and friendship across borders.### About Park to Shop:Park to Shop is a premier shopping destination offering a diverse selection of authentic Asian groceries, products, and culinary delights.

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