South Sac Festival 2025

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MEDIA CONTACT: Alexxiss Diaz, Public Affairs Director, Office of Councilmember Mai Vang at (916) 769-3399 or adiaz@cityofsacramento.org

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Councilmember Mai Vang Hosts Fifth Annual South Sacramento Festival to Celebrate Unity, Culture, and Community Pride

 

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Fifth Annual South Sacramento Festival brought together hundreds of residents, families, and community partners at Meadowview Park for a day of celebration and connection.

 

This free, family-friendly event featured cultural performances, a headline show by Fast Times, health screenings from Valley High School Health TECH Academy and the Hmong Nurses Association, complimentary haircuts by MIXED Institute of Cosmetology and Barber, youth activities provided by CHAMPS for Life, E-bike test rides from the Sacramento Area Bike Advocates, and local food vendors representing the diverse cuisines of South Sacramento.

 

In attendance were Councilmember Mai Vang, District 8; Mayor Kevin McCarty; Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Giezi Bermudez on behalf of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen; Supervisor Patrick Kennedy; Miesha Ross on behalf of Senator Angelique Ashby; Councilmember Roger Dickinson, and SCUSD Trustee Chinua Rhodes. 

Councilmember Vang reflected on the event’s impact, noting that in challenging times, “this local festival serves as the healing space and guiding light we need to strengthen the bonds within our diverse community and show the whole city what it means when we say, ‘We Got Us.’”

 

The festival highlighted both the cultural and economic impact of bringing people together. Festival organizer and Director of Strategic Engagement, Samantha Lysaythong, shared that the event is meaningful because it “brings communities together and connects families with important resources and services.” Local vendor Jason, owner of Island Fin Poké – Delta Shores, added that the celebration also provides “vital economic support to small businesses” while strengthening ties with the community.

 

Trustee Chinua Rhodes captured the community spirit, stating: “South Sac isn’t just a place, it’s a family, woven together by cultures, stories, and traditions that make us stronger. South Sac Fest is our moment to celebrate that pride, honor our diversity, and let the whole city see the beauty that lives here.”

 

Now in its fifth year, the South Sacramento Festival was made possible thanks to the generous support of sponsors, including Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522. With partnerships like these, the festival has grown into a beloved annual tradition—one that celebrates culture, uplifts local talent and businesses, and demonstrates that South Sacramento stands strongest when united together.