Diverse sights, sounds and tastes from the international cultures that call Erie their home.
- Multicultural Marketplace: local merchants representing the diverse cultures and goods from around the world.
- Unique Cuisine: a sampling of some of the finest international food vendors that are unique to Erie.
- Jefferson Society Lecture Series: The Jefferson Educational Society will offer a series of lectures and events at CelebrateErie. All events will be hosted at City Hall (626 State Street)
- Friday, 4 p.m.: Walking Tour of Erie’s New Downtown, featuring John Persinger, Erie Downtown Development Corporation (Details)
- Saturday, 2 p.m.: Lower Parade Street: Erie’s ‘Ellis Island’, featuring Ed Whitbred, B.S. (Details)
- Saturday, 3 p.m.: Erie’s MCRC: Welcoming and Promoting Opportunity for the New American Population, featuring Katie Kretz, B.A. (Details)
- Saturday, 4 p.m.: Celebrating Lake Erie: Working Together to Protect Our Greatest Asset, featuring Jennifer Tompkins, B.A. (Details)
- Sunday, 2 p.m.: Erie Politics: Old, New, and Notable, featuring Patrick Cuneo (Details)
- Sunday, 3 p.m.: When Erie Was the Freshwater Fishing Capital of the World, featuring David Frew, PhD (Details)
- This year, culture will be interwoven throughout the event, and the Erie Insurance Marketplace will include a diverse group of local vendors, artists, and businesses showcasing their wares over a two-block span.
- Barbershop: A unique, on-the-street barbershop experience with free haircuts for those who need it– especially those going back to school! Between South Park Row and 7th St.
- Kaitlyn’s Creations
- Self-Serve Selfies
- BF Extracts
- Kia’s Kreation
- Mucktails
- Henna
- Bellas Aromas
- Miss Meadow Jewelry
- Sugar T’s Smell Goods
- Fetti Vibes
- Drop the Gloves Hockey
- Film Society of NWPA
- City Gallery
- Off Road Tackle Box
- Fox Den
- Riders Repair
- Miss Boss Baby
- John Oless
- Boujee Babies
- Cast Collective
- Gone Local Erie
- Flagship City Press
- Lulu Design
- Glass Growers
- Natural States Collective
- CrossFit
- Goodblend
- Ken Lynch Art
- Burch Farms
- Legacy Hydroponics
- Leslie’s Creations
- Copper Twig
- Clear Cut Stained Glass
- Materialistic Boutique
- Materialistic Boutique
- Sir Doodle
- Bayfront Tattoo
- Protochol Beverage
celebrate music
Local and regional musical acts of all genres, followed by national headlining acts.
celebrate art
A display of our region’s visual arts, interactive demonstrations, and artisan vendors.
celebrate culture
Diverse sights, sounds and tastes from the international cultures that call Erie their home.
celebrate food
Unique cuisine from our region, from food trucks, to local dining, to locally made wine and craft beer.
celebrate family
Engaging, family fun for children, teens, parents, and grandparents.
celebrate business
Erie’s hometown businesses and the people behind their success, all in one place.
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