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

Join us this summer

July 20, Saturday

3 pm - 8 pm

Marina Park


Who's ready for some epic food, fun, and family time? 



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. 

  • FREE FEAST

    VEGETARIAN FEAST

    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.

     

     

  • CHARIOT PARADE

    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.

     

     

  • COLOUR THROW

    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.

     

     

  • Children Activities

    Interactive Activities of Children 

     

     

  • Heanna Tattoo booths

    Get Henna tattoo from the experts. 

     

  • Exhibits

    Exhibits of Bhagavad Gita, Science of Reincarnation, Vegetarianism and Karma

     

     

  • Indian Bazaar

     

    Buy Indian Jewellery, cloths, home decore items  

     

     

  • Yoga Books

    Buy Yoga philosophy books 

     

  • Live music and dances on stage

    Enjoy performances by extraordinary lineup of musicians, singers, and dancers

     

     

  • Indian Food booths

    enjoy delcious sweets, samosa, pakora, tikki etc.

     

Festival of India
 July 20, Saturday, 3 pm,@ Marina Park


Event Schedule

  •  3.00 - 3.45 PM Chariot Parade Kirtan by HH Bhaktimarga Swami, Toronto 
  • 3.00 - 3.45 PM Kirtan Mellow DJ Billy Kubina on stage
  • 3.45 - 4.00 PM Opening ceremony
  • 4.00 - 4.20 PM Oddisi Dance Ensemble Topaz, Toronto
  • 4.25 - 4.45 PM Bollypop Dance Bollypop Dance Academy, USA
  • 4.45 -4.50 PM Indian Folk dance World Cultural Dance.
  • 5.00 - 5.15 PM Mantra with Music The Butter Thieves- by Janardan Das.
  • 5.20 - 5.40 PM Bharatnatyam dance Malini Taneja, USA.
  • 5.45 - 5.50 PM Folk dances World Cultural Dance.
  • 5.50 - 6.10 PM Kalbeliya dance Bollypop Dance Academy, USA
  • 6.10 - 6.25 PM Folk dances World Dance Collective.
  • 6.25 - 6.40 PM Semi-classical Indian Dance- Tarang Dance Academy.
  • 6.40 -7.00 PM Rajsthani dance Paromita Kar & group, Toronto
  • 7.00- 7.20 PM Dance with devotion Malini Taneja
  • 7.20- 7.30 PM Bhangra and Garba World Cultural Dance.
  • 7.30 - 8.00 PM Mantra Chants Charu das & Janardan Das -USA
  • 8.00 PM Closing remarks 

 

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