International Festival

International Festival returns to Southfield October 10-12

International Festival returns to Southfield October 10-12 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Event will include launch of new DIA Away: Think Like an Artist mobile interactive classroom and creativity space and Tavis Smiley book signing 

international The city of Southfield, in partnership with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc., will sponsor the 91st annual International Festival Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

The International Festival will kick-off on Friday, October 10 with a U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (CIS) swearing-in ceremony of new citizens at 10 a.m. Last year, more than 100 immigrants from 31 countries were sworn-in as new citizens. The Festival will continue on Friday until 5 p.m., Saturday, October 11 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday, October 12 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. read more

Tears and Cheers as Southfield Welcomes Newest American Citizens

Tears and Cheers as Southfield Welcomes Newest American Citizens 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
By Nathan Mueller
Observer & Eccentric

Jirmeen Jan Sisilian waved the small American flag she held in her hand and exclaimed “thank you God” as she was handed her certificate of U.S. citizenship.

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International Festival Returns to Southfield October 4-6

International Festival Returns to Southfield October 4-6 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The city of Southfield, in partnership with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc., will sponsor the 90th annual International Festival (formerly the All World Market) Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6.

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