Good in the Neighborhood
Thousands of community residents will celebrate diversity, culture, and neighborhood unity during the 17th Annual Good in the Neighborhood Multicultural Music and Food Festival, June 27-28 at King School Park.
“It is an exciting time for our community, despite the economic downturn cities and neighborhoods throughout the nation,” Roberts says. “The Festival unites neighbors, while fostering new and supportive relations, stimulates economic opportunities and provides access to community resources right here in N/Northeast Portland. We will feature dance troupes to celebrate Mexican and Cambodian cultures,” Roberts says. “And we have music that honors the cultural heritage of jazz, rhythm and blues and new wave gospel artists.”
A kick-off will start this years festival on Monday, June 22, 6 to 10 p.m. at the McMenamins Kennedy School. It will feature great food, dancing and live music with The Linda Hornbuckle Band. At King School Park, the festival will be from noon to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, and from noon to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28. King School Park, is located in the 4800 block of Northeast 6th Avenue. On Friday, June 26, is a networking opportunity from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the King School Park. Live music, courtyard food, and sponsor recognitions will set the tone for Friday evening. McMenamins fine wines will be featured in the Beer and Wine Garden.
The festival is FREE and open to the public.
On Saturday, June 27, thousands will march along Northeast Portland streets as part of the annual Good in the ‘Hood Parade. We encourage businesses and neighbors to join us in celebration of our community culture, accomplishments, and endurance.
The festival will feature some of the Northwest’s finest entertainers such as Norman Sylvester Band, Patrick Lamb, Ocean 503, The Erotic City Prince Tribute Band, and more. Ethnic cuisine, spoken word artists, clowns, face painters, and a “Kids Space” area is planned, with fun activities for children. “It will be a fun time for people of all ages,” Roberts says. For more information, call 503-282-1288 or www.goodintheneighborhood.org.