🎉 23 Nisan Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramınız Kutlu Olsun — Happy Children's Day! 🎉

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to the 23 Nisan International Children's Day Festival, hosted by the Turkish American Cultural Alliance (TACA) — one of Chicago's most beloved multicultural celebrations!

April 23rd holds a special place in Turkish history. On this day in 1920, the Grand National Assembly convened for the first time, and Atatürk dedicated this national holiday to the children of the world — a gift of hope, peace, and unity across generations.

Join us as we honor that spirit with an afternoon of cultural performances, traditional costumes, and joyful community gathering.

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🗓 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

🕧 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

📍 Venue: Devonshire Cultural Center, 4654 Main St, Skokie, IL 60076

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What to Expect:

• 🎭 Live cultural performances from groups representing Turkey, the USA, Ukraine, Italy, Bosnia, Albania, and Azerbaijan
• 🪄 Magic show, face painting & balloon twisting by Balster Magic
• 🥁 Parade of Nations featuring children in traditional costumes
• 🌍 A celebration of unity, heritage, and the joy of childhood

This event is open to the entire community. Families, children, and friends of all backgrounds are warmly welcome.

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💛 Support This Event

Your generosity keeps this celebration alive for children and families across Chicagoland. Every contribution makes a difference.

👉 Donate here

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🤝 Become a Sponsor

The 23 Nisan International Children's Day Festival is a joyful, youth-centered celebration inspired by Atatürk's gift to the children of the world. This family-focused festival includes music, performances, workshops, children's activities, and community engagement.

Help us make this event unforgettable — and get your organization in front of our vibrant community:

🌈 Champion of Children — $1,000+ Naming rights for the main children's performance stage · Premium logo placement on banners · On-stage welcome message opportunity · Social media thank-you · 1-year TACA Family Membership

🎨 Activity Zone Sponsor — $500 Branding on the children's activity area · Recognition during performances · Social media thank-you

🍭 Snack Sponsor — $300 Logo at refreshment tables · Mention during children's stage programming

📧 To become a sponsor, please email nurbarutcu@tacaonline.com ⏰ Sponsorship deadline: April 24, 2026 TACA appreciates all applicants and reserves the right to decline sponsorship requests based on alignment and availability.