On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Moncton Cares, a leading multicultural community organization in New Brunswick, hosted one of the most inclusive and vibrant celebrations of the year — the Multicultural Color Festival at Riverfront Park, Moncton. From noon until 10 PM, the park was transformed into a dynamic space filled with color, culture, music, and connection.
As a recognized multicultural center, Moncton Cares focuses on creating barrier-free spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and community building. The Color Festival was a true reflection of that mission — bringing together over 3,000 people from across the Greater Moncton Area to celebrate diversity in action.
🎉 A Celebration of Over 20 Cultures
The festival proudly represented the cultural richness of Moncton and surrounding areas, featuring communities from:
India, China, Brazil, Haiti, Iran, Lebanon, Nigeria, Ukraine, Mexico, Philippines, Colombia, Egypt, Syria, Bangladesh, South Korea, Venezuela, France, Jamaica, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Vietnam.
From traditional foods and crafts to music and dance, each cultural expression added to the beautiful mosaic of our shared community.
🎤 Opening Ceremony & Dignitary Support
The day began with a welcoming Opening Ceremony including a Land Acknowledgement, the Canadian National Anthem, and enthusiastic hosting. The presence of local and provincial leaders highlighted the importance of community-led multicultural events.
While they didn’t deliver official speeches, several dignitaries joined in the festivities and participated in the iconic color throw, including:
- Hon. Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor
- MLA Claire Johnson
- MLA Rob McKee
- Moncton Councillors: Shawn Crossman, Monique LeBlanc, Paul Richard, Brian Butler
- Riverview Councillor: Cécile Cassista
Their participation underscored the growing recognition of multicultural events as key drivers of community integration and social harmony.
💃 Cultural Performances That Moved Us
The stage was packed with performances that celebrated global traditions and local talent, including:
- Indian Classical and Bollywood Fusion by Samruddhi & Seema
- High-energy Punjabi Bhangra by Harminder & Group
- Haitian cultural dance by the Haitian Association
- Latin music by Manual Olvera
- A lively Zumba session led by Olivia and GoodLife Fitness
Each performance showcased the cultural depth and artistic brilliance of the ethnic communities living in our region.
🎧 Six-Part Color Party & Glow Finale
Our Color Party, led by top local DJs, was divided into six energy-packed segments, including:
- DJ Macky (Color Throw 1 & 2)
- DJ Andress (Color Throw 3 & 4)
- DJ Garçon (Color Throw 5, Harminder’s Segment & Glow Party Finale)
Crowds danced together, threw colors joyfully into the air, and celebrated unity in diversity under the open Moncton sky.
🛍️ Multicultural Market: A Taste of the World
Our bustling Multicultural Market was a key attraction, featuring food, crafts, art, and services from dozens of local immigrant entrepreneurs and cultural groups:
- Monsieur Chichero, Masala Bites, The Latin Corner, Bravo Pizza,
- 1302Atelier, Everlasting ReVibe, Chickenin Brazilian Snacks, LeVeg,
- L&S Flavors, Subus Kitchen, Vina’s Kitchen, Sweet Treats and More, Marie Gold
- ToyLand, Rayas, Click and Chew, Badr Tabet, Lemonade Stand
- Omista Credit Union, LeafFilter, Moncton Rent, SERC, NeuriX AI,
- Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance, Persian Association, and GoodLife Fitness
Vendors brought flavors and experiences from five continents, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit of newcomers and their contributions to our local economy.
🙌 Volunteers, Sponsors & Community Partners
Over 100 volunteers, many of them newcomers themselves, made this festival possible. With clear roles in setup, logistics, hosting, and coordination, they are the backbone of Moncton Cares as a community-driven multicultural organization.
A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, partners, performers, and attendees. Your commitment to building an inclusive community continues to make Moncton a beacon of multicultural integration.
🌟 More Than a Festival: A Movement
This wasn’t just a one-day celebration. It was a movement for equity, inclusion, and cultural pride — the kind of work Moncton Cares does every day as a multicultural center supporting newcomers, immigrants, and marginalized communities.
Whether it’s through language programs, job support, cultural events, or wellness activities, we’re building a future where everyone belongs.
✔️ Join the Movement
📍 Visit our multicultural center: 607 St. George Blvd, Moncton
📷 Follow us on Facebook: Moncton Cares
✉️ Contact us to get involved, volunteer, or sponsor
Moncton Cares – Different backgrounds. Shared vision. One community.
