A colorful parade, cultural activities and cuisine from around the world will be among the featured attractions at the 2008 International Festival scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Christ our Hope Church.

The annual event will include rides, games, prizes, multi-cultural dancers and a “Taste of the Nations” highlighting foods from as far away as Africa and Asia and as near as South Georgia.

Pre-event tickets are on sale now for $7.50 per individual ticket ($8 on the day of event). A family of four can purchase an all-event ticket, along with 32 Take a Taste coupons for $28 ($30 on festival day).

Christ Our Hope Church is located at 1786 Wellborn Road in Lithonia.