WORTHINGTON — Last weekend’s heat and humidity didn’t stop Worthington residents from celebrating their differences and learning about other cultures during the city’s International Festival.
The festival marked its 30th anniversary with more entertainment, more food vendors and a new location along Lake Okabena’s Sailboard Beach.
Following are some of the images captured during the festival.
Worthington Mayor Rick Von Holdt welcomes the crowd to the 30th annual International Festival on July 12, 2024.
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Amy Dykstra was honored with the Friend of the Festival award for her work on the committee’s financials. She was presented the award Friday evening, July 12, 2024.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
The flags of the world, paraded during Friday evening’s celebration, wave in the wind Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, at Worthington’s International Festival along Sailboard Beach in Worthington.
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Mr. Twister made puppy dogs, fun hats and swords out of balloons Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, for children at Worthington’s International Festival.
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A young boy tests out his new balloon sword created by Mr. Twister on Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, during Worthington’s International Festival.
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A festival-goer rides through the International Festival Saturday, July 13, 2024, with a paper mache creature mounted on his bicycle.
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Members of Worthington’s Oromo community prepare for dancing as one of the group’s members talks a bit about her Oromo heritage.
Julie Buntjer / The Globe
Members of the Worthington Police Department interact with attendees at their booth Friday evening, July 12, 2024, during Worthington’s International Festival.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
Children and adults participate in making paper mache crafts Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, during Worthington’s International Festival.
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Children wait behind the stage Friday evening, July 12, 2024, as the flag processional is presented at Worthington’s International Festival.
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A girl walking with the flag of Honduras during the flag processional at the International Festival on July 12.
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Petra Jimenez emcees the flag processional at the 30th annual International Festival Friday evening, July 12, 2024, as Crailsheim exchange student Sophie Göhler processes with the German flag.
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Members from Worthington’s Oromo community cheer on the children who are on stage performing an Oromo song and dance Saturday afternoon, July 13, 2024, at the International Festival.
Julie Buntjer / The Globe
Members of Ethnic Dance Theater perform a traditional song from the German state of Bavaria on July 13, 2024, during Worthington’s International Festival.
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Members of Ethnic Dance Theater pose for a photo together before taking the stage at the International Festival on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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Performers showcase their culture’s clothing, music and dance during the 2024 International Festival in Worthington.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
Performers showcase their culture’s clothing, music and dance during the 2024 International Festival in Worthington.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
Performers showcase their culture’s clothing, music and dance during the 2024 International Festival in Worthington.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
A family showcases their traditional ethnic clothing at the 2024 International Festival in Worthington.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
Bright colors and beautiful dresses filled the stage Friday evening, July 12, 2024, during the ethnic fashion show at Worthington’s International Festival.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
A woman models her dress on stage Friday evening, July 12, 2024, during Worthington’s International Festival.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
These food booth workers are all smiles at Worthington’s International Festival Friday evening as they prepare food for attendees.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
A donkey that was part of Friday evening’s petting zoo makes a plea for a handful of 25-cent treats at Worthington’s International Festival.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
A petting zoo was among the new offerings at the 2024 International Festival, and this little boy enjoyed getting a close-up view of a beef animal.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
A couple of young women enjoy pupusas, a Mexican sandwich, during the 2024 International Festival in Worthington.
Contributed / Jose Lamas
The sun sets on Friday evening, July 12, 2024, during the 30th annual International Festival in Worthington. The festival’s new location this year, due to road construction downtown, was Sailboard Beach along Lake Okabena.
