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2024 Welcoming Week – Willmar
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2024 Welcoming Week – Willmar
September 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
2:00-3:15 p.m. – Opening Act
- Music From Acoustic Vibes
- National Anthem
- Welcoming Proclamation from Mayor Doug Reese
2:00-6:00 p.m.
- Resource Fair (on 6th street)
- Arts and Crafts for Kids
- Mini Carnival Games from the Civic Center
- Bouncy House
- Face Painting
- Haitian Hair Braiding
- Community Art Project hosted by Greenwater Garage
3:30-5:30 p.m.
- Welcoming Week Cultural Performances
- Featuring performances and presentations from the Karen, Somali, Ukrainian, Haitian and Hispanic Communities!
5:30-6:00 p.m.
- Closing Performance
- Closing Songs from Libbie Andersen
- Closing Words from Welcoming Week Committee
This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Culture Heritage Fund.
Southwest Initiative Foundation provides funding and support for Welcoming Week celebrations in communities across our region as part of our membership in Welcoming America. Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.
