Asian American Heritage Festival

Date: May 10, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location(s):

Join us on Saturday, May 10 as we celebrate the talent, creativity and cultural diversity of Asian Pacific American communities at Garland’s 3rd Annual Asian American Heritage Festival in Downtown Garland.

Cultural performances will represent a range of locations including Thailand, Laos, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, India, Japan, Korea and Hawaii.

In addition to a Colorful World Parade and lion dance, craft stalls and art performances will display the talent, creativity and skillful hands of Asian Pacific Americans.

This is a FREE outdoor event.

Featuring

Quang Thành

Anh Vu

Helen Vu

Music by Dynamix Band

Special Performances

Vân Anh, Celine Thiên Ân, and Kuhu & Friends

Colorful World Walking Parade

Lion Dance & Firecrackers

Ube Land

Join Scoop N’ Buns, a proudly Mexi-Pino dessert shop, for Ube Land at the Asian American Heritage Festival —featuring ube-inspired eats from vendors.

Festival Program Schedule

5:00 PM — Festival Opens

Selepak Khmer Angkor – Cambodian Cultural Performance

5:15 PM – 6:10 PM — Cultural & Student Performances

5:15 PM: God's Servant Church – Live performance
5:25 PM: Thai Dance: Rabum Thep Bunterng (Dance of the Angels)
5:30 PM: Thai Dance: Tar-le-kee-paht (Fan Dance)

Garland ISD Student Showcases:

5:35 PM: Chi Nguyen, Parson Pre-K – Mưa Mùa Hè
5:40 PM: Tina Huynh, Parson Pre-K – Mưa Mùa Hè & Em Yêu Mùa Hè Quê Em
5:45 PM: Stuart Nguyen, Pre-K Hickman – Ba và Bé
5:50 PM: Thao-Tam Nguyen, Kindergarten Hickman – Cái Bống
5:55 PM: Johanne Bui, 3rd Grade Hickman – Bống Bống Bang Bang (Trung Thu)
6:00 PM: Tram Anh Pham, 3rd Grade Lister – Em Xinh
6:05 PM: Krissy Huynh (4th Grade) & Xuan-Trang Doan (5th Grade), Lister – Sài Gòn Đẹp Lắm

6:10 PM — Cultural Fashion Show

Hosted by Miss Asia America International Pageant (MAAIP) – Showcasing traditional attire from across Asia

6:20 PM — Lion Dance & Firecrackers

Hoa Dao Lion Dancers with firecracker spectacle

6:30 PM — “Colorful World” Walking Parade

Led by lion dancers; participants parade to the main stage in cultural dress

Main Stage Program & Concert

7:15 PM — National Anthem

Selina Woodrow sings the U.S. National Anthem

7:20 PM — Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks, VIP recognition, and community acknowledgments

🎤Headliner Concerts

7:30 PM: Kuhu and Friends – Bangladeshi music spotlight
7:50 PM: Concert Headliners & Celebrity Performers
- Emcees: Anh Vu & Helen Vu
- Featuring: Dynamix Band
- Guest artists: Van Anh, Helen Vu, Anh Vu, and Quang Thanh

Parking in Downtown Garland

Looking for a place to park for the event?

Then check out our Downtown Garland parking map!

We've made it easy for you to find convenient parking spots, so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the festivities.

ADA parking for the event will be available in the parking garage located behind Garland City Hall.

Category(s):

Events & Festivals

Family Friendly