Save The Date: Picnic by the Lake, 10am on 9/30 at Hellyer County Park

What: Picnic by the Lake Multicultural Festival and Resource Fair

Who: Free public event

When: Saturday, September 30th, from 10am to 3pm

Where: Hellyer County Park located at 985 Hellyer Ave. in San Jose

Sponsored by: Senator Dave Cortese and the San Jose East/Evergreen Rotary Club and the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation

 

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I'm thrilled to extend a warm invitation to my inaugural Picnic by the Lake Multicultural Festival and Resource Fair! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 30th, from 10am to 3pm, at the beautiful Hellyer County Park!

This free event is a celebration of our vibrant community, and everyone is welcome. You’ll be greeted by a line of county firefighters generously grilling up beef and veggie burgers – and yes, it's all on the house (while supplies last). You’ll also get to explore a pumpkin patch filled with free pumpkins and a chance to win some exciting raffle prizes.

For the little ones, the Kid's Zone will be a world of enchantment and fun, complete with inflatables, whimsical face painting, and even a rock climbing wall for all adventurers. And the excitement doesn't stop there - brace yourselves for mesmerizing multicultural performances by incredible artists from Folkloric Nacional Mexican, dancers from Viet Steps, and more, reflecting the rich tapestry of Silicon Valley. We’re also committed to offering valuable health resources. Attendees can benefit from free COVID vaccines and flu shots, along with a treasure trove of up to one hundred resource booths!

For over 20 years, through numerous multicultural festivals, I've had the honor of bringing together diverse groups of residents on a radiant autumn day, and providing them with access to vital resources, local entertainment and engaging attractions. I host these events to celebrate the spirit of our multicultural community – a community that speaks more than 100 languages, as we unite in one our gorgeous parks.

Join me, alongside our partners, the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department and the San Jose East/Evergreen Rotary Club, in celebrating the tapestry of cultures that make Santa Clara County truly unique and special. We invite you to come out, connect with your community, and leave with a smile (and a free pumpkin)!

 

Can't wait to see you there,

 

Senator Dave Cortese