UMB Neighborhood Spring Festival
UMB Neighborhood Spring Festival
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is partnering once again with First Lady Yumi Hogan to host a its annual Neighborhood Spring Festival for the West Baltimore community. Organizers from UMB are excited to host the annual festival once again after it was put on hold for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Neighborhood Spring Festival will feature beautiful Korean dance pieces including a flower crown dance, a sword dance, and Samulnori, a form of Korean percussion music, performed by local cultural dance groups. There will also be plenty of activities for the whole community including pony rides from City Ranch and hat making from Tattered Hatters as well as music, face painting, tote bag making, and free food from local vendors. Plus, neighbors can expect a special appearance from the Oriole Bird and Baltimore Ravens mascot Poe. In addition to the fun, free health screenings will be available from the Maryland Proton Center and SAFE KIDS Coalition, along with group fitness demonstrations taught by local instructors. It will be a fun affair for everyone to enjoy the warm weather, the free festivities, and the excitement of being together and in-person again.