OVERVIEW  Piyesta Pinoy aims to provide a special forum for artists, vendors and performers to share their crafts, works and talents in promoting the Filipino American arts, music, cuisine and cultural heritage; to unite the Filipino American communities in and around the greater Chicago area; to promote and preserve the Filipino culture and heritage; to foster collaboration amongst different groups, organizations, clubs, businesses and individuals. Last year’s official attendance was 7,500 over a 12 hour non-stop entertainment schedule that featured famous celebrity artists, Sam Milby from the Philippines, Geneva Cruz from California, three popular Fil-Am chefs, four musical bands, several local cultural music and dance groups. Mayor Roger Claar of Bolingbrook and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White were also in attendance.