Celebrations > Norooz > 1ST ANNUAL IRANIAN NEW YEAR PARADE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BY SEPIDEH NASIRI
Take Over Downtown San Jose
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The Iranian/Persian New Year, Norouz (No-Rooz), is the first day of spring, marking the turn of a new season and an opportunity to look forward to a new beginning. This two-week long celebration is one of the most important among people of Iranian/Persian decent all over the world, regardless of their religious backgrounds. Iranian-Americans, as well as their friends and families and the entire surrounding communities will participate in a collaborative effort between Bay Area Iranian-American organizations, vendors and artists. Festivities for the parade include floats, ethnic dances, a DJ and live music.
WHEN: Parade starts at 12 noon SHARP
WHERE: In Downtown San Jose, along Market Street (across the Fairmont Hotel).
WHY: All members of the community should attend the event to support this cause, to learn more about this Iranian/Persian tradition and to enjoy the festivities. The Iranian-American community welcomes the entire Bay Area to share this rich culture, and also toeducate all community members against negative Middle Eastern stereotypes whilepromoting a positive image of solidarity. The mission of this event is to raise funds towards building a huge Iranian-American Community Center, to serve those living in the Peninsula and the South Bay areas. It will have a full gym, a 1,000 seat theater, over 40 meeting and conference rooms, a 500-seat dance and exhibition hall, a soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, lots of parking spaces and easy access to and from the major freeways as well as mass transit (bus and light rail). It will of course be open to everyone.
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For more information, please visit www.iraniannewyearparade.org
Media Contact: To coordinate media interviews or attend the event, please
contact: Sepideh Nasiri
Thank you in advance for your consideration! Sepideh Nasiri Youth Director, Norouz Festival
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