LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of Louisville’s biggest cultural events is back this weekend. WorldFest returned for its 22nd year featuring cultures from around the globe.

What You Need To Know

  • This weekend is the 22nd WorldFest in Louisville

  •  On Saturday the Parade of Cultures stepped off

  •  About 2,000 people marched in the parade representing about 40 different groups

  • There are over 150 vendors and over 100 cultural performances on three stages over the four day festival

On Saturday, the Parade of Cultures stepped off, showcasing the countries and cultures in the city.

One group has been marching in the parade for more than a decade.

Mexico Lindo danced through their 13th WorldFest Parade of Cultures Saturday afternoon.

“I’m so excited to be celebrating diversity here in Louisville. I think cultures are really important. We like to be inspired by everybody, and everybody feels okay to be who they are,” said Ana Lane, founder of Mexico Lindo.

Lane was born in Mexico and moved to the United States in 2002. She said she moved to Louisville because the city celebrates her Mexican roots.

“As you can see, different Mexicans and people from Latin America, I guess all of us are friends, brothers, sisters,” she said.

Mexico Lindo marched in the parade to show off their culture through dancing, clothing and music.

“We come every year and every year we have different outfits. You know, Mexico is rich in tradition and we represent different states and diversity. So, it is really important for us to celebrate it as well,” Lane said.

Over a couple thousand people marched in one of the 40 units in the parade.

“Man, that was awesome. It’s the first time I’ve seen that in a long time, since I was a little kid and seeing all those different cultures gave me chills. I’ll be honest, like, that was one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time,” said Joey Wagner, WorldFest Producer.

Worldfest continues on the Belvedere through Monday.

There are over 150 vendors and over 100 cultural performances on three stages.

“Louisville is such a diverse city, and that’s one of the coolest parts about Louisville and to able to be able to have an event like WorldFest that all these different cultures, all these different countries, all these different communities can come together for one weekend and celebrate. It makes it a great city,” said Wagner.

Lane said Mexico Lindo will be back next year.

“Diverse cultures make Louisville shine. Everybody has to feel joyful and I so hopeful that everybody celebrates everybody,” said Lane.

The festival is free to attend.

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