66 Head to the heart of the Yakima Valley for good times with great people. Share the spirit of the community at events throughout the year, all packed with food, fun and festivities. COME TO THE SUN CITY OF SUNNYSIDE FANTASTIC FESTIVALS CULTURAL HERITAGE DELICIOUS DINING Each spring, the community celebrates its rich, cultural heritage and diversity through vibrant colors, delicious flavors and rhythms of Latin music at the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Visitors flock to the festival from around the region for live entertainment, street vendors, a carnival, parade, traditional dancing and, of course, plenty of authentic Mexican food specialties! Sunnyside is celebrated for the worldclass hops it produces, the Sunnyside Summer Ale Fest draws craft beer lovers for a unique beer festival that can only happen in the heart of hop country. With live music, Northwest craft breweries, Yakima Valley wines and fantastic, local food vendors, this is a can’t miss event! Be sure to stop by Varietal Beer Company for award-winning craft brews. In December, the Lighted Farm Implement Parade, the oldest farm implement parade in the nation, pays tribute to Sunnyside’s agricultural roots. Dozens of tractors, combines and antique farm equipment are uniquely decorated with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights for a one-of-a-kind festive night! Head to Downtown Sunnyside early for the Christmas Market and enjoy festive flavors and local goods. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and dozens of wineries, Sunnyside is the ideal place to stay for a wine country adventure. Located right in the middle of acclaimed Yakima Valley wine regions, you’ll find great wine tasting in every direction. In fact, you’ll find two premium wineries right in Downtown Sunnyside, Côte Bonneville and Co Dinn Cellars. Sunnyside is home to more parks and outdoor spaces than you’ll find in other small communities around the region. Enjoy a picnic under a shady tree, stroll along one of the many walking paths or hit the skate park at Central Park. Nearby, visit the statue honoring Bonnie Dunbar, decorated five-time NASA astronaut born and raised in Sunnyside. Learn more about Sunnyside at ComeToTheSun.com aCINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION aLIGHTED FARM IMPLEMENT PARADE CITY OF SUNNYSIDE
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