Marshallese to Host Cultural Stroll in the Park

KUAF | By Jacqueline Froelich,

Kyle Kellams

Published July 9, 2019 at 1:01 PM CDT

The Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese is hosting Stroll the Atolls Friday, July 26, in Springdale from 6 p.m. until dusk. Music, dancing, free authentic Pacific Islander cuisine and cultural demonstrations will be staged. (Update: the event has been moved to Murphy Park.)

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