Following an opening ceremony with the National Anthems of The United States and Lebanon, another free, family-friendly summer festival was under way! The 15th annual celebration of Lebanese culture featured homemade Mediterranean cuisine including Kibbee, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Hummus, Baked Meat and Spinach Pies, Tabouli, Shawarma, Falafel, Baklawa and Honey Balls. Hundreds of attendees enjoyed performances by Arabic folk dancers, belly dancers, live music, kids games, a beer tent and huge fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday nights.

Presented by Communities First, Inc. and Friends of the Alley, this free, all-day festival celebrated summertime with a variety of exciting local musical talent and food in one of the city’s most vibrant urban spaces.