Columbia Heights is a national leader in the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, working to protect endangered pollinators that are a critical link in our food chain. This family-friendly festival celebrates the enchanting world of pollinators in a bilingual setting (English and Spanish). We aim to make the festival more accessible, ensuring that everyone can learn, participate, and connect with the importance of preserving these vital creatures.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy a summer evening with all things Monarchs.
Event Highlights
Mariachi Music & Ballet Folklorico
Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Mariachi music and the captivating performances of Ballet Folklorico.
Food Trucks
Delight your taste buds with a variety of delicious offerings from local food trucks.
Face Painting & Dress-Up
Get creative and dress up like a pollinator! Paint your face in vibrant colors to show your support for these essential creatures.
Musical Dance Party
Dance the evening away with a lively musical dance party.
Puppet Show by Local Parks and Rec
Experience a delightful puppet show presented by local Parks and Rec programming children.
Bilingual Festival Tables
Explore festival tables offering information and resources in both English and Spanish.
Community Engagement
Vendor and Non-Profit Tables
Local vendors and community services will share resources for Monarch butterfly support, all pollinators, and the community at large. Vendor and non-profits interested in having a table, please contact us.
Volunteer Opportunities
We invite volunteers to be part of this magical event! Both English and Spanish speakers are needed. Bilingual volunteers ages 14 and above will be paid $30 each for their valuable contributions. Contact us to get involved!
The Power of Language and Unity
Why Bilingual?
The Monarch butterfly transcends borders, existing across three nations – Mexico, the United States, and some species in Canada. Embracing both English and Spanish languages at our festival is a testament to our awareness and the truth that we must work together to save this species. We are one world, and we need to collaborate across borders.
Seasonal Immigrant to Minnesota
The Monarch butterfly is a seasonal immigrant to Minnesota, symbolizing the importance of global cooperation in preserving our shared environment.
Let’s come together to support our beautiful Monarch butterflies, all pollinators, and the environment. Your presence and participation make a difference! HeightsNEXT is thrilled to facilitate this event in collaboration with the city of Columbia Heights and community partners. We look forward to celebrating nature, community, and the magic of butterflies with you at the Bilingual Flutter Fiesta!
Past Festivals
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