Experience the sights, sounds and taste of India right here in Thunder Bay.
The entrance is FREE.
Donations are welcome at the door.
Festival of India is Thunder Bay’s happiest and largest annual celebration of culture, arts, music and food. The entire community is invited to join us.
Hear live Kirtan music, view transcendental art, participate in an interactive dance parade, taste delicious traditional Indian cuisine professionally prepared by an East Indian Chef and visit our colourful market and children’s interactive activity area.
Also, don’t miss the Colour Throw Event called Holi.
With roots in ancient East India, Colour Festival is a joyful reminder to cast away bad feelings and throw worries to the wind.
More info about the Festival of Colours is available at www.FestivalofColours.ca
Saturday, July 18, 2026
🚩 1:00 PM – Jagannath Chariot Parade
From Waverley Park to Marina Park
🎉 3:00 PM – Festival of India
Marina Park
FREE Admission • FREE Vegetarian Dinner • Everyone Welcome
Join us for the annual Festival of India in Thunder Bay to enjoy time with family and friends.
We have got an extraordinary lineup of musicians, singers, and dancers, as well as a delicious free feast for all.
Make this summer an unforgettable cultural experience.
In Indian culture, vegetarianism is popular for health, nutrition, economics, and religious reasons. Vegetarianism in Indian culture is viewed as an essential step towards a better society. It can improve health and prevent disease such as cancer and heart disease.
Join us on for festival of India for a variety of fun events showcasing the amazing culture of India brought right here to Thunder Bay. Enjoy a Chariot Parade, classical East Indian music, dances, drama, exhibits, henna tattoos, Indian Bazaar and a free delicious feast for all.
Don’t miss the Colour Throw Event called Holi . With roots in ancient East India, Colour Festival is a joyful reminder to cast away bad feelings and throw worries to the wind. In India, the Festival of Colors (Holi) announces the arrival of spring and the passing of winter.
Interactive Activities of Children
Get Henna tattoo from the experts.
Exhibits of Bhagavad Gita, Science of Reincarnation, Vegetarianism and Karma
Buy Indian Jewellery, cloths, home decore items
Buy Yoga philosophy books
Enjoy performances by extraordinary lineup of musicians, singers, and dancers
enjoy delcious sweets, samosa, pakora, tikki etc.
• 1 - 2.30 pm, Rath Yatra / Chariot Parade starting at Waverly Park Library.
• 3-3.30 pm: Inaugural ceremony
• 3.30 pm to 3.55 pm Odissi Dance by Ensemble Topaz
• 3.55 pm to 4.00 pm Kathak by Khusboo
• 4.05 to 4.35 pm - Indian classical Folk dance by Ishika
• 4.40 to 5 - Bollypop Dance by Akanksha
• 5.05 to 5.30- Krishna Rap- by Kiyoshi
• 5.35- 6.00 - Kalbeliya Dance by Paromita Kar
• 6.00 - 6.05 - Dance by Kids of Thunder Bay.
• 6.05-6.30- Bollypop Dance by Akanksha
• 6.35 -7.00 -Indian classical Folk dance by Ishika
• 7.05-7.15- World Dance Collective Dance
• 7.20-7.25 Thai dance
• 7.30-8.00 – Kirtan with HH Bhaktimarga Swami
Thunder Bay
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