Rock Island High School celebrates its diverse community with Culture Fest

Mike Colón

May 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Rock Island High School celebrates its diverse community with Culture Fest

Hundreds were treated to food, music and art as Rock Island High School celebrated its diverse student population with its second annual Culture Fest.

Themed ‘Many Cultures, One Rocky,’ the event showcased and celebrated the diversity in the school and community. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón takes a closer look.

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