WorldFest's Parade of Cultures marches through downtown Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An electric mix of cultures and traditions walked through the streets of downtown Louisville on Saturday afternoon as part of WorldFest's Parade of Cultures.

As part of one of the region's largest international festivals, Louisville residents marched down 5th Street to the top of the Belvedere dressed in cultural attire.

The annual event aims to explore and celebrate Louisville's diverse cultures. The event also included street dancers and performers, which all focused on specific countries.

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Those in attendance said the parade is a tradition for them.

"It feels great, because honestly there is a lot of representation from Mexico and us being from Mexico it is something special we can hold close to our heart," David Gonzalez, an attendee at WorldFest, said.

WorldFest has three entertainment stages at its downtown Louisville location, showcasing international, national, regional and local performers. The vendor village features nearly 150 international-themed arts, crafts, merchandise and food booths.