Brookhaven International Festival 5K to benefit We Love Buford Highway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Registration is open for the race, which is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier

Brookhaven, GA, Sept. 14, 2023 – Registration is now open for the Brookhaven International Festival 5K, with all proceeds benefiting We Love Buford Highway. The race takes place on Sunday, Oct. 22, the second day of the Brookhaven International Festival.

“What better way to enhance our inaugural International Festival than with a run that benefits We Love Buford Highway,” said District 4 Councilman John Funny. “This festival was created to showcase the diversity of the corridor, and I can think of no better way to honor the rich cultural heritage of Buford Highway, and the City as a whole.  This inaugural International Festival will provide a platform for people from different countries and cultures to come together and share their traditions, art, music, dance, food, and other aspects of their cultural heritage.”

The 5K is a qualifier for the AJC Peachtree Road Race and is a USATF-certified course. It takes place along the Peachtree Creek Greenway and adjacent parking lots, making it safe for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. For registration, visit www.BrookhavenGA.gov/intl-fest and click on the 5K button.

“We’re thrilled to be the beneficiary nonprofit,” said We Love Buford Highway Executive Director Lily Pabian. “There’s literally no 10-mile stretch like Buford Highway - immigrant communities are here for its sense of belonging through authentic representations in languages, cultures, and commerce; preserving this place takes coalitions, partnerships, and yes, celebrations. This weekend is a giant step in that direction.”

In 2022, the City officially designated the vibrant community of Buford Highway as the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor to highlight the rich heritage and support the diverse arts and cultural initiatives and public art that are accessible for and representative of all residents. This celebration will bring all cultures on the Corridor and region into one area to encourage multicultural exchanges.

This Brookhaven International Festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, will be the City’s first major event along the Buford Highway Cultural Corridor. The event located along the Peachtree Creek Greenway will feature a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, interactive art creation, a Kidz Zone, health screenings and vendors. For festival and 5K updates and information, visit www.BrookhavenGA.gov/intl-fest and follow the City of Brookhaven on social media at @BrookhavenGAgov and @CiudadDeBrookhaven. 

About We Love Buford Highway, Inc.: We Love Buford Highway is a charitable, 501(c)(3) nonprofit preserving the multicultural identity of Atlanta’s Buford Highway. Learn more at www.welovebuhi.org.

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