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Mosaic Festival brings live music, food trucks and kids zone to Tacoma park

MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture event will be held at Wright Park on July 26 and 27.
MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture event will be held at Wright Park on July 26 and 27. Metro Parks Tacoma
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  • Wright Park hosts the 36th annual Mosaic Festival on July 26–27 in Tacoma.
  • Festival showcases global culture through art, food, music and live shows.
  • Organizers recommend carpooling or public transit due to limited parking.

The MOSAIC Arts and Culture Festival returns to Tacoma for the 36th year this weekend.

The free event will be held on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wright Park.

The festival highlights cuisine, performances and art from various cultures around the world, Parks Tacoma’s news release from July 14 states. Artists, community groups and business owners from countries like Mexico, Guam, Thailand and India will participate in the festivities.

“MOSAIC is a perfect demonstration of Tacoma’s cultural richness,” Park Board President Andrea Smith said in the news release. “We’re honoring 36 years of tradition and invite the public to join their neighbors in a celebration of the strength and diversity that makes up our city.”

Guests can enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, over 100 vendor booths and a kids zone. Entertainment will be divided between the main and community stages throughout the afternoon. Saturday’s headline performer is the R&B group Triple Treat, according to Parks Tacoma’s website. The seven-piece group will perform at 5 p.m. on the main stage.

Street parking is limited near the park. The news release recommends that attendees carpool or take public transportation. People can use Pierce Transit or Sound Transit’s light rail to get to Wright Park, the news release said. Routes are listed on Parks Tacoma’s website.

This story was originally published July 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM.

Sephora Charles
The News Tribune
Sephora Charles, a student at Florida Atlantic University majoring in communication studies, was a news intern at The News Tribune in summer 2025. 
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