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To Celebrate and Embrace the beautiful tapestry of cultures in the City of Plano and North Texas while promoting environmental stewardship.

The Plano International Festival (PIF) was conceived by the Plano City Council’s Multicultural Outreach Roundtable (MCOR) to showcase and celebrate the cultural heritage of Plano’s diverse residents, to facilitate communication between all cultural groups, and to enhance Plano’s standing as an international city. Our goals are to Educate, Enlighten and Enrich as many people as possible about the r

ich diversity of the city’s cultures and thereby break down barriers of communication between groups, dispel myths about those groups, and help reduce prejudice and foster inclusion. We accomplish those goals by demonstrating the beauty and benefits of diversity. Attendees can engage with over 100 cultures through music and dances performances, ethnic food, cultural displays, an art exhibit, hands-on learning activities, a naturalization ceremony, and more. Festival Passports encourage kids to tour the country booths and learn fun facts, and the whole family can enjoy the cultural displays and talk to the exhibitors about their heritage. We have added several outreach activities, including a Fitness and Wellness fair with free health screenings, flu shots, fitness demos and more, all at no cost. This unique and successful component of the Festival is our gift to the community. While we build cultural bridges, we’re also strengthening the health and well-being of our attendees. For over a decade, our leadership reception brings the local business and education community together to explore the benefits of diversity in the workplace. PIF is the largest, longest running multicultural event in North Texas. For the last 15 years, our dedicated team of grass-roots volunteers has worked tirelessly to bring the Festival to life. We promote diversity and inclusion, highlight Plano as a premier destination for Art and Cultural entertainment, and promote countless community, civic, and cultural organizations.

06/14/2026

Great party at McCall Plaza celebrating Afro Caribbean heritage in this month of June!

06/13/2026

Congratulations to Dragana for her recognition of the immigrant spirit!!!

06/12/2026

✨Join us TONIGHT at 7pm in McCall Plaza for this season's last Global Grooves!! Experience African & Caribbean Heritage with music, food, a marketplace and more!

Co-hosted by Guapa Baah and Alicia Natalie.

Bring a pair or two of gently used shoes for our Soles4Souls shoe drive.

📍 Friday, June 12, 7pm | McCall Plaza | Downtown Plano

06/11/2026

TOMORROW EVENING!!!! Global Grooves | Celebrating African & Caribbean Heritage
Friday, June 12 | McCall Plaza | Downtown Plano

🎶✨ Global Grooves | Afro-Caribbean Friday Experience ✨🌍

📍 Friday, June 12 | McCall Plaza | Downtown Plano

Get ready for an unforgettable night of rhythm, culture, and pure celebration as we close out the Global Grooves cultural series with a powerful Afro-Caribbean Friday experience you won’t want to miss!

Hosted by the Plano International Festival in partnership with Plano Arts, this free, family-friendly evening brings the community together for a vibrant celebration of African and Caribbean heritage honoring the music, movement, and traditions that connect us across the diaspora.

Feel the energy rise in McCall Plaza as it comes alive with bold African rhythms and the irresistible spirit of the Caribbean creating a joyful fusion of sound, dance, and culture under the open sky in Downtown Plano.

🕖 Event Schedule
• Performances begin at 7 PM

🌍 What to Expect:
• High-energy Afro-Caribbean cultural performances that will move your soul
• Traditional African and Caribbean music and dance celebrating heritage and joy
• Cultural vendors and marketplace shopping with global flair
• A lively, feel-good outdoor atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Plano

This finale is more than an event it’s a full cultural experience, a celebration of unity, rhythm, and shared history across continents and islands.

Come ready to move, connect, and celebrate the vibrant rhythms and stories of African and Caribbean heritage.

06/08/2026

✨ Strength. Resilience. Inspiration. ✨

Join us in celebrating Dragana Pavlesic, recipient of the 2026 Immigrant Spirit Award at the Badmus & Associates Immigrant Journey Awards Gala.

This award honors individuals whose perseverance, compassion, and positive influence uplift those around them and embody the true spirit of the immigrant journey. Through her dedication, resilience, and commitment to empowering others, Dragana has made a meaningful impact that extends far beyond her professional accomplishments.

Her story reminds us that courage, determination, and a giving spirit can transform lives and strengthen communities.

🏆 Congratulations, Dragana Pavlesic, on this well-deserved recognition!

Be part of an unforgettable evening as we honor extraordinary immigrant leaders, changemakers, professionals, and community champions whose journeys continue to inspire us all.

🎟️ Secure your tickets today:
https://2026ImmigrantJourneyAwards.eventbrite.com

👇 Help us congratulate Dragana in the comments and share this post to celebrate her achievement!

06/06/2026

✨Join us this Friday at 7pm for the season's last Global Grooves and celebrate African & Caribbean Heritage! Featuring:

🪇Haitian Konpa by Cido & Group
🪘Fluffy Mass by Sarang Douglas
🌴Island Medley Music by Johnny Blackman
and more!

Enjoy an Afro-Caribbean vendor market, free giveaways, plus food and drinks! Co-hosted by Guapa Baah and Alicia Natalie. Bring a pair or two of gently used shoes for our Soles4Souls shoe drive helping kids in need!

📍 Friday, June 12, 7pm | McCall Plaza | Downtown Plano

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06/03/2026

✨Join us next Friday, June 12, for the season's last Global Grooves and celebrate African & Caribbean Heritage! Downtown Plano's McCall Plaza will come alive with Caribbean rhythms and Afro beats featuring:

🌴Haitian Konpa by Cido & Group
🪘Fluffy Mass by Sarang Douglas
🪇Island Medley Music by Johnny Blackman
and more!

Performances begin at 7pm. Also enjoy an Afro-Caribbean vendor market, free giveaways, plus food and drinks! Co-hosted by Guapa Baah and Alicia Natalie. Consider bringing a pair or two of gently used shoes for our Soles4Souls shoe drive.

📍 Friday, June 12, 7pm | McCall Plaza | Downtown Plano

Join us again in the fall for more Global Grooves!

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05/26/2026

For several years, International Argentine Tango Group has proudly participated in the Plano International Festival!

Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Celina Rotundo and Hugo Patyn are internationally recognized Argentine Tango dancers who moved to Dallas eight years ago. After traveling the world teaching and performing, they are now thrilled to invite everyone to the Grand Opening of their very own school here in Texas!

The Argentine Tango School Dallas (ATS) is the first school in the area dedicated entirely to the culture and art of Argentine Tango, and we could not be more excited for them.

Join us for the inauguration on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00 PM, featuring a live performance by the world-renowned Argentine Tango orchestra, Tango Bardo!

📍 1360 W Campbell Rd #126
Richardson, TX 75080

It promises to be a fabulous evening filled with music, dance, and celebration.

Congratulations, Celina and Hugo — we will be there cheering you on!
For more information, please check out:
www.Argentinetangoschooldallas.com

05/24/2026

Address

901 E 15th Street
Plano, TX
75074

Telephone

+12144957838

Website

http://www.planointernationalfestival.org/

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