Festival celebrates culture of Pacific Islands
The annual Pacific Islander Festival returns to Mission Bay in celebration of the indigenous people of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia with dancing, singing, music, food, history, language, attire, and the crowning of Miss PIFA (Pacific Islander Festival Association). A celebration of the traditional cultures, ancient history and values of the people of each location, the weekend includes a procession, introduction of colors, singing of the national anthem, church service and plenty of performances.
2018 Pacific Islander Festival: 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Ski Beach in Mission Bay. pifasandiego.com
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These are some of the best options for fun in San Diego County this weekend, including food events, concerts, family activities, musicals, theater and more.
This list of activities, concerts, sporting and cultural events, food festivals, theater performances and more is curated weekly by staff of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
