North Hempstead, NY – Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are proud to announce that the 6th annual Asian-American Festival will be held on May 16 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park.

Since the first Asian-American Festival in 2010, members of the North Hempstead community have celebrated the Asian cultures represented in North Hempstead yearly during Asian Heritage Month. The celebration includes live music from bands from around the world, food from local restaurants, and cultural activities. The festival promises to be fun for the whole family.

There will be a lively market and cultural food representing North Hempstead’s growing ethnic diversity, with food and fun from China, India, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and many more!

This year, events will include a tea ceremony, Chinese lion dancers, traditional Korean dresses, henna body tattoos as well as vendors selling traditional Indian, Chinese and Korean clothing.

The event is free to attend; there is a $10 parking fee per vehicle.

For more information, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311.