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SNAPPED: A McPolin tradition that dances across the globe

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: May 29, 2025 at 12:08 pm

Photo: Park City School District

PARK CITY, Utah — Last Friday, McPolin Elementary hosted its annual Multicultural Festival, a schoolwide celebration of culture, connection, and community.

Photo: Colton Elliott / Park City School District

Each grade performed a traditional dance, filled with music, color, and joy. Students wore vibrant costumes and moved to rhythms from around the world, while families and staff cheered them on from the bleachers.

The event is a cherished tradition at McPolin—a reminder that here, everyone belongs.

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By: Rebecca Brenner

Contact: rebecca@townlift.com

Rebecca Brenner is a Park City–based journalist whose work has appeared in Time, the Los Angeles Times, Tin House, The Rumpus, and other outlets. She is the founder of Mindful. Summit County, a member of Leadership Park City Class 30 and the Park City Community Foundation’s DEI Cohort, and a board member of Summit Pride. Her debut memoir, Paper House, was published by Wayfarer Books in 2025.

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