Danbury's Ecuadorian Festival Returns For Its 32nd Year

According to a release from the City of Danbury, this weekend will be another great example of what makes Danbury such a special place to live, with the 32nd Annual Ecuadorian Festival taking over the city for a full weekend of food, music, culture and Ecuadorian pride.

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The Ecuadorian Civic Center of Greater Danbury is hosting the celebration Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, at CityCenter Danbury on Ives Street. If you've never been, this is one of those events that really shows off the incredible diversity we have right here in Danbury.

And I'll admit, I think that's one of the best things about living here. You can go out on a random weekend in Danbury and experience food, music, traditions and celebrations from cultures all over the world. You don't have to travel to another country to experience something completely different. Sometimes you just have to walk a few blocks downtown.

The weekend will also include a special celebration of Ecuadorian Independence Day. On Sunday morning at 11, Mayor Roberto Alves will join members of the Ecuadorian community at Danbury City Hall for a flag-raising ceremony at 155 Deer Hill Avenue.

The festival itself will be held at 1 Ives Street, right in the heart of downtown.

I think events like this are about much more than simply celebrating where someone's family came from. They're an opportunity for everybody else to learn something, try some new food, hear some new music and maybe meet people they otherwise wouldn't have crossed paths with.

That's what diversity has done for me during my time in Danbury. It has made my life more interesting, my palate considerably more adventurous, and this city a much more interesting place to call home.

So, if you're looking for something to do this weekend, go check out the Ecuadorian Festival. You might just leave with a new favorite dish—or a new appreciation for one of the many cultures that make Danbury, Danbury.

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