Diwali festivals offer flavors & entertainment of India & a discount

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Author Patti Roth

South Florida offers events with vibrant Indian entertainment and activities for Diwali, a lively festival of Lights holiday in India.

In Broward, Diwali events include a festival with free entry and a festival that offers a discount.

Previous Diwali event in West Palm Beach. Photo/Van Richardson

Diwali events in 2025 in Broward

Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale

Entry is free for Diwali festival 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 18, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, or LOOP, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. The event includes vendors, dance performances and other live entertainment, and food for purchase. Parking fees are usually $4 an hour.

Davie

Diwali festival of lights is 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, November 8, and includes displays, entertainment and vendors. The selection of items for purchase include jewelry, apparel and Indian foods. Entertainment features hundreds of kids, teens and adults performing Indian dances.

Discount opportunity

Prior to the event, tickets are $12 online. At the event, it's $15.

This Diwali festival is at the indoor arena at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue, Davie 33314.