Diwali festivals offer flavors & entertainment of India, free event & discount opportunity

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.

Diwali events in 2026 in Broward

Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale

Entry is free for Diwali festival 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, October 25, at Las Olas Oceanside Park, or LOOP, 3000 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33316. The event includes vendors, dance performances and otherentertainment, and food for purchase. Parking fees are usually $4 an hour.

Pembroke Pines 

Diwali festival of lights  is 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. November 21, 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.

Tickets are $15 prior to the event and $20 at the event.  Purchase tickets on the Diwali festival of lights website whenever the deal is offered. 

The festival is at City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025

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