Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year. It’s celebrated in October or November. The “Festival of Lights” celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Some components of Diwali celebrations are food, fireworks, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks.
There are several Diwali celebrations in the Triangle — including Raleigh, Cary and Morrisville. One has already taken place, but at the time of this update (October 26, 2023) there are two still to enjoy!
Do you know of other Diwali celebrations that Triangle on the Cheap readers should know about? Please email us at info@triangleonthecheap.com and include a link to the event. We’ll add it, as time permits.
Hum Sub Diwali
Hum Sub Diwali
Saturday, October 14, 2023
10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina
Admission is free, and parking is $10
The festival features music, dance, theater, a handicraft bazaar, Indian food vendors, exhibition of Indian art and culture, childre’s activities, demonstrations and more. The evening ends with fireworks over Symphony Lake.
Diwali Celebration in Morrisville
Morrisville Diwali Festival
Saturday, October 28, 2023
5 to 8 p.m.
Cedar Fork Community Center
1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina
Free
Celebrate Diwali with hands-on activities, entertainment, food and fireworks.
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek
Diwali Mela at Brier Creek
Sunday, November 12, 2023
6 to 8 p.m.
Brier Creek Clocktower
8531 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina
Free
This free festival features Bollywood beats, henna tattoos, authentic cuisine, crafts, giveaways, and a fireworks show.
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More Festivals
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