Events

[FESTIVAL] In 2015, NPR did a story titled “Resettled Refugees Help to ‘Bring Buffalo Back.’” Though Buffalo has an active sanctuary movement, it’s not listed as a “sanctuary city.” Despite this, the story focused in on the West Side of Buffalo, where many refugees have ultimately settled and built businesses and lives. This makes the West Side of Buffalo a cultural melting pot, and in that pot are people, and therefore, foods from Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Myanmar, and Rwanda. So it’s easy to see why it’s the perfect location for something like the Taste of Diversity Festival. The festival, now in its 14th year, takes place on Grant Street in the heart of Buffalo’s West Side and features food vendors of all sorts, live music, dance, and activities for children. Entrance to the festival is free, and food tickets will be available for purchase. So head down Grant Street at Lafayette for the Taste of Diversity Festival this Saturday, June 24.