Peoplefest! Virtual Party Kicks Off From July 31 In Eden Prairie

Press release from the City of Eden Prairie:

July 30, 2020

It's time to start the party!

Eden Prairie's PeopleFest! Party celebration is moving online this year to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The purpose of PeopleFest! is to bring residents together in celebration and awareness of the many cultures that make Eden Prairie great.

"Since its inaugural year in 2018, Eden Prairie’s PeopleFest! Party has quickly become a signature summer event, with over 700 people gathering at Staring Lake Park to enjoy performances, exhibits, ethnic food and family activities," says Mayor Ron Case. "While we are not able to celebrate together in person this year, the spirit of PeopleFest! continues in an online platform filled with cultural sharing."

Though the PeopleFest! Party—typically the celebration's largest event—is not at Staring Lake Park and Amphitheatre this year, the virtual event includes an amazing collection of cultural performances, art, and other opportunities to learn and enjoy from home.

Celebrate virtually at your convenience any time between July 31 and Aug. 14.

Join the party at edenprairie.org/PeopleFest.

The community-wide celebration is presented in collaboration by the City of Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie Schools Community Education, Eden Prairie Community Foundation, Interfaith Circle, Academy for Young Leaders, Eden Prairie Human Rights and Diversity Commission, Eden Prairie Chinese Association, India Association of MN, Eden Prairie TreeHouse and others. PeopleFest! is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

This press release was produced by the City of Eden Prairie. The views expressed here are the author’s own.