Multicultural Fest

Frequently Asked Questions

Please Email your questions or call the Hotline 713-683-7013. Answers to your questions will be posted here as they are received.

IFEA Awards	Posada
What is an IFEA Award?	What is a Posada?
Sponsoring	Super Neighborhoods
How can I become a Sponsor?	What is a Super Neighborhood?
Volunteering	Multicultural Parade
How can I become a Volunteer?	Who participates in the Parade? How can we build a Float?

Questions and Answers

IFEA Awards

What is an IFEA Award?: "The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards represents the hallmark of excellence in the festivals and events industry. Entries in every budget category, from every corner of the globe, allow us to recognize the best in our business while raising the standards and quality of media promotions and events across the board."
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Posada

What is a Posada?: A Posada is a traditional Mexican joyful celebration that represents the pilgrimage of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem looking for lodge (Posada) by chanting the "Posada Song" and breaking a piñata.
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Sponsoring

How can I become a Sponsor?

Sponsoring the Multicultural Fest organization gives your business positive name recognition, exposure to a powerful market, and lets the community know you support Houston and Spring Branch. Your company name and logo will be recognized in our website and in the media communications, posters, flyers, banners, and program.

Sponsorship funds go directly back to the community in charitable contributions, prizes, beautification projects, and to support our schools.

For more information about becoming a sponsor,
please contact Victor Alvarez by
E-mail or Phone: 713-683-7013

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Volunteering

How can I become a Volunteer?: Multicultural Fest is an ALL volunteer organization. To register as a Volunteer, fill out and print the Online Volunteer Enrollment Form. Then, either fax it to 713-683-7013 or mail it to P. O. Box 550066; Houston, Texas 77255.
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Super Neighborhoods

What is a Super Neighborhood?: Spring Branch has four Super Neighborhoods: East, Central, North and West. The Super Neighborhood councils consist of volunteer community residents and stakeholders intended to provide avenues for more effective community input into City of Houston Government policy making, budgeting, planning and develop a Super Neighborhood Action Plan (SNAP). For more information, visit City of Houston Super Neighborhoods page.
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Multicultural Parade

Who participates in the Parade?: Participants in the Parade include registered groups like: Schools, Marching Bands, Scout Organizations, Civic Associations, Special Guests, Businesses, Churches, Carriages, Antique and Specialty Vehicles, as well as neighbors in vintage clothes. Basically, participants are organizations and individuals who can contribute to the entertainment value of the Parade. Participants must pre-register.
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How can we build a Float?: This year's Parade Theme is "Cherished Memories". Call the Info/Hotline 713-686-7013 for tips and ideas. Also, check out our "Building A Float" and "Useful Links" areas for ideas, links, and resources.
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