The International Festival Committee is organized and operated to utilize a combination of funding from the City of Peabody and private contributions to provide the maximum benefits to the entire Peabody Community.  The Committees goals are to:

1. Highlight the ethnic diversity that comprises and strengthens the City.
2. Present examples of the various ethnic groups’ art, culture, music, dance, literature and food.
3. Provide an opportunity for diverse individuals and groups to work together on a community project that positively contributes to the quality of life in Peabody.
4. Provide a showcase of artists of all cultures and expertise (for example: fine arts, sculpture, music, dance, narrative arts etc.) to present their work to the community.
5. Provide a day of total enjoyment and entertainment for young and old, to highlight the educational and historical culture of the community.