India's Independence Day Festival offers free entry

For a taste of India in Fort Lauderdale, the India Independence Day Festival includes entertainment, food and things to do for kids.

Shop from vendors featuring apparel, jewelry and henna designs. Delight in dancing and other live performances representing different regions of India.

India Independence Day Festival in 2026 is 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, August 16, and entry is free.

The festival is at Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33312. It's  presented by The Association of Indians in America Florida chapter. 

Parking fees are usually 

• $3 or $4 an hour
• $15 for garage 
• $30 for valet parking

Parking information is online. 

For information, email AIA.SFlorida@gmail.com.

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Free and inexpensive entertainment