2026 AANHPI Community Festival at Pacifica Square

Join us for the AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration at Pacifica Square, a vibrant community gathering honoring the cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

Organized through the Global Friendship Exchange Foundation (GFEF) in partnership with Pacifica Square and community partners, this family-friendly celebration brings together cultural performances, local businesses, food vendors, community organizations, artists, and creatives for an afternoon of connection, cultural engagement, and community pride.

Guests can enjoy:

• Live cultural performances
• Community and business vendors
• Food vendors and Pacifica Square restaurants
• Interactive activities for all ages
• Networking and community engagement opportunities
• Cultural showcases and entertainment
• Artists, creatives, and community resource booths
• The new Taste of Pacifica Square Challenge, a live food competition featuring Pacifica Square restaurants

Whether you're coming to support local AANHPI-owned businesses, experience diverse performances, or simply celebrate with the community, this event welcomes everyone.

Last year, the festival welcomed approximately 800–1,500 attendees throughout the day, and organizers continue to build and expand the event each year.

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Event Details

Event: AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration 2026
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Pacifica Square, Aurora, Illinois
Website: https://pacificasquare.com/aanhpi26/
Admission: Free and open to the public

About the Celebration

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is recognized each May to celebrate the generations of AANHPI individuals who have enriched American history, culture, business, leadership, and communities.

This celebration aims to create space for visibility, collaboration, storytelling, and meaningful community engagement through culture, entertainment, and shared experiences.

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