Bright colours, loud music and cultural movements. Under the blazing June sun residents gathered on Sunday to catch a glimpse of various cultures from around the world during the Fiesta Week kickoff parade. The annual Father’s Day parade kicked off the 37th year of Fiesta in Oshawa and featured spectacular floats and colourful representations from each of the 14 pavilions involved in the fun-filled week.

Hundreds gathered and cheered as floats paraded by while cultural music blared and
the dancers filled the streets. After the parade, a concert was held at Memorial Park where residents could get a small preview of what Fiesta Week is all about- the food of course!
The weeklong celebration of multiculturalism features a sample of what different
cultures have to offer and allows people to try new things without ever having to step
foot on a plane. The week includes Greek, Hungarian, Ukrainian, German, Polish, Italian,
Portuguese, Serbian, Caribbean and French-Canadian cuisine and the many shows
which are sure to entertain all.

A Fiesta passport is required to enter a pavilion. Passports are available at all pavilions during Fiesta Week. Adults are $8, seniors: are $4 and children 14 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information on the Fiesta Week pavilions visit www.fiestaweek.ca. Fiesta week is organized and put on by the Oshawa Folk Arts Council.