Fantasy Theme Revealed For 2015 Parade Of Nations

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The theme for this year’s Parade of Nations will be World of Lore and Legends, featuring dragons, serpents and a host of other mythical characters a

The Parade of Nations and the Multicultural Festival that follows in the Dee Stadium is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th.

Organizations at Michigan Tech, Finlandia University and in the community are invited to build floats or march in traditional dress in the parade.

Flags from more than 60 countries will be unfurled.

International foods and crafts will be on sale at the Dee at the Multicultural Festival right after the parade, with free entertainment from many lands.

This is the 26th year that the Parade of Nations has celebrated the ethnic diversity in the Keweenaw.

It traditionally draws thousands of visitors from all over Michigan and nearby states.