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Richmond Folk Festival celebrates 20 years by 'bringing back some great artists'

"Started back in the alley, back behind Franklin Street, many, many years ago," festival organizer Stokes McCune said. "And it's grown and grown... and retired and rebirth. And here we are again."

Persona de Poder, an annual celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, takes place Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.

"We have a CPR tent where we're going to be having trained volunteers show people how to do hands-only CPR. It's very simple just hard and fast pressing in the middle of the chest after calling 911."

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is a holiday that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, Michelle Israel, Lewis Ginter's director of exhibitions, said.

Award-winning vocalist Will Downing returns to the River City to perform at the Richmond Convention Center this Sunday, Nov. 3.

Mimosa Fest RVA is Sunday, Nov. 10 from noon to 4 p.m. at Atlas 42 in Innsbrook. "Anyone that loves mimosas, anyone that loves music, anyone that just loves to have fun with their friends."

A Varina High School student is the brains behind next weekend's Keepin' It-N-Da Pocket Jam Session to celebrate "community, music and the art of percussion."

Here are some of the big holiday events kicking off after Thanksgiving around Central Virginia. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.

The 41st annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade will step off from the Science Museum of Virginia on Broad Street this Saturday, Dec. 7.