Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Summary

Each May, the City of Fairfax City Council formally recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month through a mayoral proclamation presented to the Asian Festival on Main Committee. The proclamation acknowledges May as AAPI Heritage Month in the City of Fairfax. This has occurred on at least two consecutive years: on May 13, 2025, and again on May 12, 2026, with the Asian Festival on Main Committee receiving the proclamation both times. A transcript excerpt from the May 12, 2026 meeting notes that the Asian Festival on Main has been running for six years, suggesting this is a well-established community tradition.