Celebrated globally, Diwali is the most famous Indian festival, celebrating victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
A glorious kaleidoscope of colour, music and dance, it is an event for everyone, regardless of religious and faith.
Edinburgh Diwali celebrates the festival in multicultural ways with participation and attendance by different communities in and around Edinburgh.
The festival offers a fantastic day out for all the family. This year’s festival includes a colourful musical parade from St Andrew Square to Castle Street, followed by music and dance performances at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens. The festival comes to a grand finale with a spectacular firework display.
Free to attend, with no booking required – simply come along and join in the celebrations.
The parade will start at St Andrew Square at 1.15pm; entertainment at the Ross Bandstand is from 3.30pm onwards, and the firework display starts at 6.30pm. For more details, see Edinburgh Diwali.
