![Olivia Olipane, 4, and her mom Melissa enjoy Mexican fish...]()
Olivia Olipane, 4, and her mom Melissa enjoy Mexican fish tacos and quesadilla during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Families and friends enjoy riding the Ferris wheel during the...]()
Families and friends enjoy riding the Ferris wheel during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Andy Cheng, 9, pitches a red ball to get it...]()
Andy Cheng, 9, pitches a red ball to get it in a red square to win a prize at the Color Ball Toss booth during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![The Buena Park Middle School Drumline performs along Walker St....]()
The Buena Park Middle School Drumline performs along Walker St. to La Palma Ave. during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Gale Puailoa, 5, pets a resting goat in the Petting...]()
Gale Puailoa, 5, pets a resting goat in the Petting Zoo at the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Garett Chang and his wife Yuki talk with their sons...]()
Garett Chang and his wife Yuki talk with their sons about the performance of Mariachi Ausente during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Chloe Nguyen, on left, and Eunice Choi, both 13, get...]()
Chloe Nguyen, on left, and Eunice Choi, both 13, get spun round and round on the Scrambler ride at the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Javiel Marin, 9, on left, and his brother Daniel, 10,...]()
Javiel Marin, 9, on left, and his brother Daniel, 10, finish their race through a bounce house during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Zsa Loveter takes pictures of her daughter Stella, 9, as...]()
Zsa Loveter takes pictures of her daughter Stella, 9, as she makes her way up the Hydro Climb at the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Babysitter Sari Stoehr, watches Elle Chan, 2, clean her brush...]()
Babysitter Sari Stoehr, watches Elle Chan, 2, clean her brush in water to add a different color to paint her flag during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Boy Scout Troop 650 with Each One Teach One charity...]()
Boy Scout Troop 650 with Each One Teach One charity sold snow cones and popcorn during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Kennedy High School Football Team player, Elijah Signoretti, 17, carries...]()
Kennedy High School Football Team player, Elijah Signoretti, 17, carries the team’s mini mascot Renzo Street on his shoulders as the team walks down Walker St. at the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Leah Lee, 16, with Youth Action Committee (YAC) helps Eleanor...]()
Leah Lee, 16, with Youth Action Committee (YAC) helps Eleanor Peralta, 6, choose colors for the flag she is painting during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Daniel Marin, 10, enters a bounce house during the city...]()
Daniel Marin, 10, enters a bounce house during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Dominic Azzara, 8, (right) and Connor Dao, 9, both from...]()
Dominic Azzara, 8, (right) and Connor Dao, 9, both from Los Coyotes Elementary, spray water at the Valencia Girls Basketball Team Duck Races booth during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![La Palma Council Member Janet Keo Conklin waves a Cambodian...]()
La Palma Council Member Janet Keo Conklin waves a Cambodian flag and wears a dress and crown of her Cambodian/Lao heritage during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Kennedy High School Marching Band heads down Walker St. during...]()
Kennedy High School Marching Band heads down Walker St. during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Kennedy High School’s Shamrock Regiment march down Walker St. during...]()
Kennedy High School’s Shamrock Regiment march down Walker St. during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Boy Scout Troop 650 carries the Parade Banner down Walker...]()
Boy Scout Troop 650 carries the Parade Banner down Walker St. during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Members of Kennedy High School’s Marching Band play for spectators...]()
Members of Kennedy High School’s Marching Band play for spectators lining Walker St. during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Kennedy High School’s Shamrock Regiment Color guard makes their way...]()
Kennedy High School’s Shamrock Regiment Color guard makes their way down Walker St. during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![La Palma Mayor, Debbie Baker with her granddaughter Kimiko Dodson,...]()
La Palma Mayor, Debbie Baker with her granddaughter Kimiko Dodson, 5, and husband Monte Baker ride down Walker St. in a 1931 Sport coupe Model A during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Miller Elementary Roadrunners’ blue mascot walks down Walker St. with...]()
Miller Elementary Roadrunners’ blue mascot walks down Walker St. with students during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
![Kat Festin, left, and Karen Tsuge with their 6-year-old daughters...]()
Kat Festin, left, and Karen Tsuge with their 6-year-old daughters Amelia Festin, left, and Rylie Tsuge wait for the parade to pass by during the city of La Palma’s Festival of Nations and parade on Saturday, April 29, 2023. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)
La Palma celebrated its community with a hometown parade on Saturday that was followed up with a celebration of global diversity.
The annual Festival of Nations drew crowds to line Walker Street for the parade, cheering as local school marching bands and organizations walked the route.
Then community members filled Central Park enjoying food and performances representing cultures from around the world and playing carnival games and enjoying other activities.
