The Chair of the Festival, Dr. J. S. Jindal said the festival will feature “live cultural entertainment; U.S. Naturalization Oath Ceremony on Saturday, November 12 at 12:00pm noon; Ethnic foods and cooking demonstrations; International shopping bazaar; Free festival “Passport” and global; activities for kids; Parade of Nations on Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.; Free health screenings, consultations and flu shots.”

He said that ‘the 2016 Columbus International Festival will continue a 61 year tradition of bringing together the diverse cultural community in Central Ohio.”