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Indian diaspora in DMV gears up to celebrate Holi on March 7
Be it in New York City, Chicago or Atlanta, the spring festival has seen thousands of diaspora members come together to celebrate the festival of colors.
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Shinjini Ghosh - Fri, 27, Feb 2026
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Holi celebrations. / Indian Embassy in France X.
With Holi around the corner, the Embassy of India in the United States is gearing up to celebrate the festival of colors with the Indian diaspora in the DMV region on March 7.
From Indian cultural dance performances to traditional food and sweets, the annual event promises to give attendees a chance to celebrate the festival with gusto. Following the scheduled performances by different dance troupes, the event, which will take place in Dupont Circle, will also see an open floor allowing the diaspora to revel in music, dancing and powder throwing.
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The event, in its fourth edition this year, will be held in collaboration with the Dupont Circle BID (Business Improvement District) and will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
The festival of Holi is celebrated in India to signify the onset of spring and to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
In a statement issued, Patrick Kain, chairman of the Dupont Circle BID, said, “We are so excited to be partnering with the Indian Embassy to expand this incredibly popular festival – now in its fourth year. Dupont Circle is a unique neighborhood with 40 embassies, and we are glad to feature India.”
According to embassy officials, those intending to use color at the festivities will have to pre-book the powder online and pick it up in person during the event.
Over the years, the Indian diaspora across the U.S. has celebrated the festival of Holi with much enthusiasm. Be it in New York City, Chicago or Atlanta, the spring festival has seen thousands of diaspora members come together to celebrate the festival of colors.
For instance, in 2024, more than 7,000 people, including several Americans, came together to join in the festivities organized by the Indian Consulate in New York. Similarly, last year, the celebrations in Houston saw nearly 15,000 attendees participate in the festivities, according to organizers.
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