Residents are invited to experience world cultures and enjoy entertainment and activities during the city’s third annual WorldFEST. The free event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1134 N. Central Ave. Hance Park is located at Third and Moreland streets adjacent to the Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix.

Saturday’s WorldFEST activities include a Sister Cities parade and free, interactive, educational activities at Kids World. Children 12 and under will get a passport to travel around the world through each of the 10 Phoenix Sister Cities and receive a gift. The Friendship Stage features multicultural entertainment all day Saturday including Irish step dancers, Israeli folk singers, Chinese lion dancers, mariachis and a variety of youth performing groups.

WorldFEST also will have a special area where adults can sample unique draft beers in the World of Beers. Other highlights include ethnic foods and shopping. The World Stage will feature live musical entertainment including popular bands with rock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and Latin rhythms.

For more information, visit www.phoenixsistercities.org or call 602-534-7358