Date                      : May 23 – 27, 2005
Location               : Daley Plaza, Chicago (Corner of Washington and Dearborn Streets)
Admission             : Free

Estimated Attendance:
10,000/day (The event’s central location in downtown Chicago guarantees good foot traffic of the lunchtime crowd and moring/ afterwork commuters)

Description:
The Asian American Festival is a week long, outdoor celebration showcasing Asian American culture and contributions, including cultural Stage performances, ethic cuisine, hands on Asian-inspired activities and an eclectic array of retail products.

Sponsored by:
The Asian American Coalition, and the Commission on Human Relations, Advisory Council on Asian Affairs, in cooperation with the City of Chicago Mayor’s Office of Special Events.

Dancing Performances by:
Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Chicago Public School, Bangladesh, India, China, Thailand, Philippine, and others.