Orlando’s 9th Annual FusionFest free weekend of fun

FusionFest, Central Florida's premier multicultural celebration, returns to Loch Haven Park on Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, November 29, 2026. Admission is free.

Now in its ninth year, FusionFest brings together people from more than 100 cultures to share music, dance, food, visual arts and spoken word.

What to Expect at FusionFest 2026

With nonstop programming across multiple stages and interactive zones, there is something for every interest and age group:

Opening Spectacle & Citizenship Ceremony. Kick off the weekend on Saturday at 10 a.m. with marching bands, hundreds of flags, cultural performances and a naturalization ceremony where nearly two dozen individuals take their oath of citizenship.
Live Music, Dance & Fashion: Watch more than 500 local performers for global music and dance showcases, join a World Dance workshop or watch the Fashion Heritage runway show on Sunday afternoon.
Interactive Cultural Experiences: Walk through the Field of Flags, watch live turban-tying demonstrations with the Sikh Society of Central Florida, try your hand at making Mexican tortillas or paint traditional Vietnamese fans.
Family-Friendly Fun: The Family Village will feature giant puppets, global games, a Kids' Global Cardboard Village, and guided arts and crafts sessions with Crealdé School of Art. You can also stop by the Goat Garden to hang out with friendly goats from Alaska Farms.
Spoken Word & Visual Arts: Catch the Haiku Competition (Saturday at 1:30 p.m.), the Poetry Slam (Saturday at 3 p.m.), short documentaries at MYgration Films and live mural painting from local artists.
Foods of the World & International Marketplace: Food vendors will offer international cuisine, creative fusion dishes and handcrafted goods from local makers.

Parking & Transit Tips for Loch Haven Park

Free On-Site & Nearby Lots: Surface parking at Loch Haven Park is free, though spaces fill up quickly. Free overflow parking is usually available along North Mills Avenue (including the shopping center lots at 1718 and 1724 N. Mills Ave. and the AdventHealth Urology lot at 1812 N. Mills Ave.).
Nearby Paid Garages: If free spots are full, paid parking is available next door at the Orlando Science Center Garage (782 E. Princeton St.) and nearby at the AdventHealth McRae Garage (2424 McRae Ave.).