Welcome to the 27th Annual Pakistan Independence day Festival USA to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Pakistan independence at Bull Run Regional Park • 7700 Bull Run Drive Centreville, VA 20121. From the humble beginning in Washington DC on August 14, 1987, to celebrate the anniversary of Pakistan Independence day was the first in the sense that never before have Pakistanis celebrated their day of liberty on such a grand scale in the nation's capital of the United States. The first Pakistan Festival USA was organized at the Lincoln Memorial. The gathering was an eloquent testimony of the love affection of Pakistani people living in the United States and their American friends.
There was no place more appropriate to hold Independence Day celebrations at the memorial of Abraham Lincoln, emancipator and quintessential American hero. Subsequent celebrations were held at the Washington Monument (sylvan Theatre), DC Armory and Montgomery Fairgrounds. The Festival is organized by the Volunteers. It is the result hard work and dedication of many private citizens from all walks of life and support from local business and professionals.
27th Annual Pakistan Festival USA
Sunday August 18, 2013
The celebration features a fun filled day for all ages, astonishing cultural performances by noted and popular artists from Pakistan, ethnic Pakistani cuisine, handicrafts, boutiques, sports, and children entertainment. The festival is open to public, a free event with no admission fee or parking charges.
Silver Jubilee celebrations start with single/double wicket cricket tournament in the morning at 9 am in the adjacent ground that will continue until 1:00 pm. Trophies will be awarded to winners later in the afternoon. 100, 200 and 400 meter races are also scheduled for children in the age groups of 5-9 years, 10-12 years and 13-16 years. All participants will get a gift in addition to special awards to First, Second and Third positions. Contact us to register for all sports.
Carnival games, Lot of Rides including pony and train, Moon Bounce (separate for girls & boys), Acrobats, Magician, Clown, cultural performances and free gifts to every child coming to the festival before 3:00 pm are salient features of the event. Raffle draw of airline tickets and other give aways are also planned. Arrangements to offer Salat e Dhur, ASR and MAGHRIB in congregation are being made.
Formal program starts with recitation of Holy Quran. Presentation of colors by a contingent of U.S. Army Color Guard. National Anthem of USA and Pakistan. Messages and Proclamations will be presented. Anniversary cake will be cut by the Ambassador of Pakistan. Members of United States Congress and other political leaders will briefly come on the stage to share the celebrations with Pakistani-Americans.
Astonishing and spectacular cultural performances by popular artists, Musical Bands will continue until dark. Efforts are being made to telecast the program live on Dish Network and other Channels to Europe, Middle East and South Asia. A new sensation in music world Sahir Ali Bagga will perform first time in the United States. Shahzad Roy, Shawzia Khushk, legendary folk singer Shaukat Ali, Rafaqat Ali Khan, Salman Asif, Sare Gama Contest Winners, are among the invited artists/performers.
Participation of artists solely depends on U.S. visa and the list may be amended as per the circumstances. Names may be added or deleted later subject to the availability of U.S. Visa and funding, keep on visiting the web site for updates.
The program will end at dark with national song Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan presented by all the artists together and fireworks.
12:00 pm
Festival Open – Booths of Food, Dresses, Costumes Jewelry, Mehndee.
Children entertainment, Kite flying, Moon Bounce & other attractions
“ Many more Artists to be expected. All Artists are contingent upon obtaining a Visa for US. "
* Subject to change without notice of some unforeseen circumstances.
