Nearly a decade ago, The New York Times said Indy’s International Marketplace off 38th Street is “where the world comes to eat” + that statement still rings true of this 2.5 mile strip today — especially with this hot new update.

Fri., Oct. 1 will be the grand opening of the Global Village Welcome Center, which will include an event hall, classrooms, a demonstration kitchen + more. The goal of this center is to create a space that bridges cultural gaps, supports community resources, and boosts the local economy.

There, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:

Attend festivals that celebrate a variety of cultural backgrounds
Reserve the space for your own international events
Get married in a building that celebrates togetherness
See your cultural heritage represented in exhibits

All in one place.

rendering of International Marketplace's new welcome center

Since 2005, Indy’s International Marketplace has grown to 900+ restaurants and businesses, with 100+ languages spoken. From Nigerian to Yemeni to Peruvian, you’ll find what you’re craving somewhere along 38th Street.

Pro tips from your INDYtoday team:

🌮 For Micheladas the size of your head + the biggest Mexican seafood selection in the city, try El Puerto de San Blas.

🥭 If you’re bored with apples + bananas, head over to Saraga International Grocery for some persimmons, dragon fruit, or a vegetable you’ve never heard of.

☕️ Losing steam? Stop by MOTW Coffee & Pastries for a chai + a piece of Yemeni Honey Comb.

If you want to find out how you can get involved in this exciting new project, contact Maria Manalang, Program Manager.

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