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Cultura Pako Festa – SAT 22nd FEB 2025Pakington Street
between Gordon Ave to Waterloo Street
Geelong West
VICTORIA’S LARGEST CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY ~ A FREE COMMUNITY DRIVEN EVENT
Pako Festa dates back to 1983, when the Ethnic Communities Council Inc. got together with Geelong West Traders and Geelong West City Council with an ambitious idea for a community-driven party that celebrated the region’s diverse cultural communities.
These days the festival is organised by Cultura and has grown into Victoria’s largest free multi-arts and cultural street party. Some things remain the same - Pako is about community and led by community.
Much has changed since 1983. The very first Pako attracted 12,000 people and ended with a tug of war! Last year Pakington Street attracted 100,000 people, with 2,500 people taking part in the street parade, and over 50 performances across five outdoor stages.
The event celebrates and highlights the extraordinary contribution of individuals, cultural groups and multicultural communities in Geelong and across Australia.
https://pakofesta.com.au
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pako Festa, 168-170 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia,Geelong, Victoria
