Diwali is the Hindu Festival of lights, it is usually celebrated during October and November. The holiday symbolizes the spiritual triumph of light over darkness. This year, thousands of people across North Texas will celebrate by attending festivals, bazaars and performances this weekend.
Here are four Diwali celebrations happening across Dallas-Fort Worth.
As a note, weather-related schedule changes and other updates are a possibility. Make sure to check event websites as you make your plans.
This festival of lights will take place at Myers Park in McKinney. It will feature live music and performances, an inflatable carnival, a dramatic retelling of Lord Rama’s victory, free mithai sweets for the first 500 families and more.
Oct. 24 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 County Road 166, McKinney. Tickets are $12.51. eventbrite.com.
The ninth annual Southlake Festival of Lights will take place in Southlake Town Square. It will be a vibrant celebration filled with traditional Indian dance, cuisine and a fireworks show to end the night.
Oct. 24 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Southlake Town Square, 1400 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake. Free. visitsouthlaketexas.com.
The Great Indian Diwali Festival of Lights returns to Grandscape this weekend. There will be over 350 performers doing authentic Indian dance styles and a final performance by renowned South Asian dance artist Adrija Datta.
Oct. 25 from noon to 9 p.m. at The Stage at Grandscape, 5752 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony. Free. grandscape.com.
Kaleidoscope Park will be hosting the Frisco Diwali Mela, which will have dance performances, talent stage, a kids Diwali fun zone and vendor booths.
Nov. 1 from 3:30 to 10 p.m. at Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco. Free. friscodiwali.org.