Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month FESTIVAL
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: MPR and surrounding area
This is NOT a drop-off event. Grown-ups must accompany students. This event is exclusively for current Parkside students and their families.
Started in 2020 by parents Patty Hampton and Vicki Tung, this fun and beautiful Parkside festival allows our whole community to celebrate the history, diversity, and joy of the AAPI community.
On the MPR Stage
- Student talent show
- Cultural fashion show
- Live Performance by Filipino troupe Parangal Dance Company
- Book reading by Author Charlotte Cheng of Night Market Rescue (preorder by April 24 to receive it at the event)
Cultural Booths
- China
- Hawaii
- Korea
- Japan
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Tonga
Activity Booths
- Japanese Garapon Lucky Draw Wheel
- Hong Kong Game Table
- Face Painting
Craft Vendors
- Fidgets!
- Zodiac Bracelets
Food Vendors on the MPR courtyard
- Curry Sutra + Curry & Kabab menu - click here
- The venmo for food is @Curry & Kabab
- The venmo for cookies is @currysutra
Boba Bless menu
- Passion Mango Jasmine Green Tea - Lychee Jelly (Caffeinated)
- Thai Boba Milk Tea - Boba & made with half & half (Caffeinated)
- Taro Latte - Boba
- Strawberry Sago - oatmilk
Sign up here to volunteer, join the cultural fashion show, participate in the talent show, or host a cultural booth.
