June 02, 2010

World Refugee Day & Minneapolis MOSAIC

Join Oxfam Action Corps - Minnesota this Saturday at:
Twin Cities World Refugee Day & Minneapolis MOSAIC
Saturday, June 5 - 1:00 - 10:00pm
Hennepin Ave. between 7th and 8th streets
Downtown Minneapolis
www.tcworldrefugeeday.org

Twin Cities World Refugee Day is a celebration of the more than 100,000 refugees in Minnesota and the diversity of cultures and experiences they bring to our community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 5 from 1-6pm in downtown Minneapolis on Hennepin Ave. between 7th and 8thstreets. Metro Transit is providing FREE transit passes to get to and from the event—visit our website to download your pass today! Throughout the day you and your family can enjoy free live entertainment on two outdoor stages, food and vendors from around the world, children’s activities, a community resource fair and interactive educational displays by the American Refugee Committee. Then stay into the night as we pass the torch to Minneapolis MOSAIC to enjoy more free arts, activities and performances exploring our area’s diverse cultural heritage.

Oxfam Action Corps - Minnesota is proud to be a part of this event, and we hope you’ll join us on June 5 in celebrating the refugees we work with and all of the refugees who call Minnesota home. Visit www.tcworldrefugeeday.org to find more information about the event and to print off your free Metro Transit pass!

See you Saturday!