Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles — making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market exactly what it was intended to be: a melting pot of fun.

Maricopa Bagpiper Dave Mundy got the entertainment portion of the festival started, followed by Cuacualti Folklore Dance Group, Aloha and Polynesian Dance, Maricopa Filipino Cultural Dance Group, Samba-AZ, Kriti Dance from Chandler, Academy of Asian Art Foundation, and 9 Dragons Lion Dance.

After sunset, festivities were lighted by flames from Paradise Island Hula & Fire’s stunning performance.

Vendors, food trucks and a beer garden allowed visitors to shop and grab a bite to eat.

View a photo gallery of the festivities below, shot by Bryan Mordt, Jenice Mordt and Brian Petersheim Jr.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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