Washington, 7 November 2026: Like India, now in America and Canada also the festival of Dipotsavi is being celebrated on a grand and wide scale. Events like Ramlila on Oak Tree Road in New Jersey, fireworks in Chicago and colorful street festival in Toronto have doubled the beauty of Diwali. People of the Indian community are celebrating this festival with full enthusiasm amidst music, sweets, cultural programs and glittering lights. Now the festival of Diwali is not limited to homes and temples only, but has reached the markets, streets and public places of many cities of America and Canada. Keeping in mind the upcoming festival, during this weekend, special programs are being organized in temples, community centers and public places in various cities of America and Canada. Many events have already taken place from Jackson Heights in New York to the Indian markets of New Jersey, in which a large number of families and local people participated.
Diwali fairs held in Jackson Heights, New York
The Indian Merchants Association in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, had organized a Diwali fair on 74th Street between 37th Avenue and 37th Road. In this program, special arrangements were made for live music, cultural presentations and celebrating the festival with family. People of the Indian community participated enthusiastically in this event.
Grand program of Ramlila in New Jersey
Ramlila, music and cultural programs became the center of attraction on Oak Tree Road in Iselin, New Jersey. Under the leadership of Pandit Satya Narayan Charka, about 40 artists trained in classical music and dance staged Ramleela. The biography of Lord Ram was presented to the audience through elaborate costumes, dance and reading of Ram Katha in English.
Edison's park will sparkle with more than a million lamps and lights
The annual Diwali festival is organized in Papiyani Park in Edison, New Jersey. Facilities like lighting of lamps, cultural dance, food stalls, free tea and mehendi are provided here. The entire park has been decorated with more than 1 lakh lights and lamps. The program will conclude with DJ, drone show and fireworks. This year the theme of the event has been 'Celebrating Diwali in America 250', through which Dipotsavi has been linked with the 250th anniversary of America.
'Diwali Together 2026' organized in Jersey City
'Diwali Together 2026' program has been organized at Exchange Place in Jersey City. According to the Office of Cultural Affairs, a glimpse of Indian culture, music and social unity is visible in this planning.
Special Diwali menu in Chicago, fireworks in temple
Indian restaurants in Chicago are introducing special Diwali menus, which include dishes like Raj Kachori Chaat to Jamun with Chocolate Mousse. On the other hand, fireworks and sound show has been organized at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple located in Bartlett near Chicago. A program of Chopra puja will also be organized here, in which Chopra is worshiped as the beginning of the new business year.
Two-day festival in Los Angeles, Indian Restaurant Week in San Francisco
A community Diwali festival has been organized at the BAPS Temple in Chino Hills, Los Angeles, which will be followed by celebrations of Annakoot and Nutan Year. Carnival rides, sweet shops and light-and-sound presentation are the main attractions in this event. 'Indian Restaurant Week' has been organized in collaboration with the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. In which famous restaurants are giving special experience of Indian cuisine. Tamasha restaurant in Washington is also serving special dishes like Gold Leaf Butter Chicken and Rasgulla Chaat.
Street Festival in Toronto, 'Wish Tree' in Montreal
An annual outdoor Diwali fair is organized in the Gerrard India Market area in Toronto, Canada, which features live DJ, dance and sales. As part of the festival, a 'wish tree' has been built at India Rosa restaurant in Montreal, where people coming can write their wishes and messages and put it on the tree. Apart from this, a grand atmosphere for Diwali shopping is also being seen in Surrey, British Columbia.
Gold bars for Diwali on Costconi website
The increasing popularity of Diwali can also be gauged from the fact that a 1 ounce 24 karat Pump Gold Bar has also been listed under the 2026 Diwali series on Costco's American website. This shows the increasing demand for Indian traditions and purchase of gold due to festivals.