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Gallery: Westcott Street Cultural Fair parades local diversity, richness

A street performer captured the attention of many fairgoers. The performances enhanced the Fair’s lively and artistic atmosphere.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

A street performer captured the attention of many fairgoers. The performances enhanced the Fair’s lively and artistic atmosphere.

Fairgoers pack Westcott Street. The Fair attracts nearly 10,000 people each year.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

Fairgoers pack Westcott Street. The Fair attracts nearly 10,000 people each year.

Local dance squad Bassett Street Hounds poses after a street performance. The group invited people of all ages to join in its number.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

Local dance squad Bassett Street Hounds poses after a street performance. The group invited people of all ages to join in its number.

Local singer Tyjhier performs for fairgoers, many of whom danced along to her music. The Fair featured various artistic talents from Syracuse.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

Local singer Tyjhier performs for fairgoers, many of whom danced along to her music. The Fair featured various artistic talents from Syracuse.

A family explores locally-made jewelry. Many tables featured small businesses with handmade products from Syracuse-based artists.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

A family explores locally-made jewelry. Many tables featured small businesses with handmade products from Syracuse-based artists.

The Greater Rescue Apostolic Church Evangelistic Ministries gathers after a street performance during the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. G.R.A.C.E is a local church inspired by worship, praise and deliverance.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

The Greater Rescue Apostolic Church Evangelistic Ministries gathers after a street performance during the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. G.R.A.C.E is a local church inspired by worship, praise and deliverance.

A representative from the Syracuse Peace Council advertises a bike raffle to garner donations. The Syracuse Peace Council has advocated for peace and social justice since 1936.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

A representative from the Syracuse Peace Council advertises a bike raffle to garner donations. The Syracuse Peace Council has advocated for peace and social justice since 1936.

A drummer performs in a band at one of the fair’s six music venues. The Fair featured live acts to celebrate Syracuse’s local talent and culture.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

A drummer performs in a band at one of the fair’s six music venues. The Fair featured live acts to celebrate Syracuse’s local talent and culture.

A local Syracuse shop sells freshly-made peanut brittle at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The Fair attracted a range of vendors who sold goods like handmade clothing, jewelry and various cuisines.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

A local Syracuse shop sells freshly-made peanut brittle at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The Fair attracted a range of vendors who sold goods like handmade clothing, jewelry and various cuisines.

Fair attendees explore a multitude of booths and performances. The annual, late-September tradition featured displays of Syracuse’s cultural richness.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

Fair attendees explore a multitude of booths and performances. The annual, late-September tradition featured displays of Syracuse’s cultural richness.

Delion Creations owners pose with a Westcott Street Cultural Fair attendee. The organization is one of 150 represented at the Fair.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

Delion Creations owners pose with a Westcott Street Cultural Fair attendee. The organization is one of 150 represented at the Fair.

A local Syracuse band energizes a crowd with its performance. The Fair had six performance stages, each used throughout the event.

Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

A local Syracuse band energizes a crowd with its performance. The Fair had six performance stages, each used throughout the event.