Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 2, 2022 Second Annual Multicultural Festival raises money for Immaculate Conception Parish By Tara Vocino T he Annual Multicultural Festival, once again, raised money for the Immaculate Conception Parish during a successful event at the Lafayette School on Saturday. Mexican and El Salvadorian cultural dances were performed for the many attendees. Mayor Carlo DeMaria, along with State Rep. Joseph McGonagle and Asst. City Clerk Peter Napolitano, are shown with members of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church on Saturday. FESTIVAL | SEE PAGE 7 Our 50th Anniversary Dan 1972 R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Cigars - Long Leaf - individually wrapped plus a $19. Surprise $43.95 Chris 2022 We Sell Cigars & Accessories Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection ~ September Special ~ Buy one Large Bag of Smoking Joe, Get a Second bag FREE! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Immaculate Conception Parish celebrates diversity at Multicultural Festival 2022 Special to The Advocate T he Immaculate Conception Church of Everett celebrated the increasing diversity of the parish by hosting its second Multicultural Festival, an all-day event held on Saturday, August 27 at the Lafayette School Park. The day included a variety of family-based activities, such as games, amusements and a soccer tournament. The highlight of the day was the participation of many parishioners who originated from all over the world who came out to share their culture through food and/ or musical entertainment. There was a variety of food from Honduras, Mexico, Italy, Columbia, Haiti, El Salvador, Peru, Vietnam, the United States, Guatemala and Eritrea (Africa), representing many countries and peoples from four continents. The musical entertainment was equally as diverse and well enjoyed by all. The first “multicultural” event was held a few years ago by Immaculate Conception’s Spanish community, and the second festival was put on hold due to COVID. To continue the event, the leadership from the various communities at the Immaculate Conception Church were invited to develop the festival into a more inclusive event starting this year. Over the years, the Immaculate Conception Parish has evolved since it’s opening in 1896 with a mostly European population, such as Irish and Italians, to today’s parishioners made up additionally of Latinos, Asians, Haitians and Africans, just to name a few. Over 600 people attended the festival to help bring residents and parishioners closer together in fellowship and respect with all proceeds going to the Immaculate Conception Church. Pastor Father Joseph Chacha Marwa wishes to express his sincere thanks to everyone who worked together to make this a successful event for both the parish community and the City of Everett.
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