This document provides information about the XIII Palm Beach Colombian Fest event organized by Interamerican Community Action. Some key details: - The event will take place on July 20, 2013 in Palm Beach County and aims to celebrate Colombian independence day and culture. - In the past, the festival has drawn crowds of over 5,000 people, up from 1,500 attendees at the first event in 2001. - The festival features live Colombian music performances, folk dancing, ethnic food, crafts, and children's activities. - The goals are to preserve Colombian heritage, promote the culture, and generate pride among Colombians living in South Florida.

1. XIII Palm Beach
Colombian Fest
Palm Beach County
Saturday July 20, 2013

2. Interamerican
Community Action
• Non-profit organization, (501) (c ) (3).
• Established in 1994 in Palm Beach County.
• Provides assistance to the community with
educational and cultural programs
and Community Services.

3. Interamerican
Community Action
Programs Include:
• Referrals
• Health Fairs
• Mobile Consulates
• Palm Beach Colombian Fest
• Development and growth programs

4. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
• We reached an attendance of nearly
1,500 people on our first launch in 2001.
• Today we have an attendance of over
5,000 people.

5. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
We have been through our stage artists such as:
• Trobadores
• Alvaro Gomez
(Rey del Despecho) • Fulanito
• Jorge Celedón • Son Caleño
• Jorge Oñate • Los Reyes del Vallenato
• Las Hermanitas Calle • Orquesta Son Colombia
• Juan Piña • Grupo Niche
• El Loco Quintero
• Son de Azúcar
• Luis Felipe González
• Joe Arroyo
• Gabriel Rumba Romero

6. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
Artist (continued): Other Attractions:
• Grupo Gale • Clowns
• Gali Galiano • Crafts
• Sonora Carruseles • Ethnic Food
• Lizandro Mesa • Children Games
• Estrellas Mundiales
• Folklore dance Group
de la Salsa
• And more…

7. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
•Attendees of all ethnicities
enjoy the musical variety,
typical food, and Colombian
folklore, as well as diversified
of merchants, educational
and non-profit organizations.

8. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
Mission:
• Celebrate Colombian Independence Day.
• Preserve and maintain the heritage and
cultural identity among Colombians
living in South Florida.
• Expand and promote Colombian culture
among other ethnic groups.
• Promote and educate children and youth
to keep their Colombian roots.
• Generate a sense of belonging, pride and
self-esteem among participants.

9. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
Vision:
• Being the largest and most important
Colombian festival in Palm Beach
County and South Florida.
• Promote Colombian culture through
music, folk dances, typical food, art
and crafts.
• Increase tourism to Palm Beach
County and strengthen
local businesses.

10. Festival
Independencia
de Colombia
• There are approximately 17,000 Colombians
living in Palm Beach County.
• Our goal this year is to increase the number of
attendees through the join and support of
local merchants.

11. We thank our sponsors for trusting us
• COCA-COLA
• SALSA CRUISE
• STATE FARM PAUL ROCA OFFICE
• MARIBEL PIZÁ INMIGRATION ATTORNEY
• THE STAFFORD FIRM
• HUMANA
• GORDON & DONER ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
• MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES
• BUDWEISER

12. We thank our sponsors for trusting us
• American Air Lines
• Avianca
• Orbitel
• Supermecados: LA
• Arguandiente Cristal
• Newspapers: The Sun Sentinel, El Hispano,
• Semanario Accion, y El Extra
• Radio & Television: Mundo Fox Canal 57,
Azteca America, Ritmo 1340 AM and
1190 AM 11Q La Primera, among others

13. ¡Very Proud of Being Colombian!
¡Thank you for being part of this great celebration!