“Let's Light Up Liberty Avenue" event in Queens NY drew thousands with performances and rituals for Diwali

NEW YORK — Diwali 2026, the vibrant Hindu Festival of Lights, will light up New York City on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The massive Indian and South Asian diaspora in the tri-state area, along with devotees, families, and visitors, will celebrate the triumph of good over evil, the return of Lord Rama, and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi in one of the world’s most energetic cities.

About a week prior CBS News reported that in the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations were underway for the community’s annual Diwali festival

The “Let’s Light Up Liberty Avenue” event drew thousands with performances and rituals to commemorate the Hindu festival of lights.