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Deepavali festival

The Deepavali festival is an annual cultural celebration hosted by the Association of Indians in America-New York Chapter at Overlook Beach in Babylon. This flagship event celebrates the Diwali holiday with a variety of traditional performances, diverse Indian cuisine, and family-oriented activities, concluding with a large-scale fireworks display.

Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Babylon
Status
Upcoming
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Deepavali festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Live concert by British Sri Lankan singer Arjun at 6 p.m.
  • Grand fireworks finale starting at 7:15 p.m.
  • Cultural program featuring Classical, folk, and Bollywood dances
  • Rangoli competition scheduled for the afternoon
The festival features a continuous cultural program showcasing regional dance styles including bhangra, garba, and bharatanatyam. Attendees can participate in a rangoli competition and browse vendor stalls offering traditional Indian art, jewelry, and clothing. The event aims to represent the diversity of India through its various languages, dialects, and regional traditions.

Culinary options include a wide range of North Indian, South Indian, and Indo-Chinese dishes. The evening entertainment features a live concert by singer Arjun, who blends South Asian genres with pop and R&B. The celebration concludes with a 45-minute fireworks finale designed to recreate the atmosphere of traditional New Year celebrations in India. Admission and parking for the event are free to the public.

Practical details

Location described by the source
Overlook Beach
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Babylon
Organizer — source statement
the Association of Indians in America-New York Chapter brought its Deepavali festival to the Town of Babylon's Overlook Beach
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Admission — source statement
COST Free admission and parking
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