Regina residents will have the opportunity to take a trip around the world without leaving their own backyard during the 45th annual Mosaic Festival.

The three-day festival featuring food, music and dance from around the world kicks off at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Just under 20 pavilions have been set up at various venues around the city.

Buses will provide free transportation from the Regina Inn to pavilions along six separate routes every half hour. The service runs from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.