Holi in NYC
Celebrate Holi at Waterline Square
March 8 2023, 4pm
Holi has been celebrated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries and has origin stories dating back to the 4th century CE. Holi marks the arrival of spring after a cold winter. It is celebrated in March, corresponding to the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna. In 2023, Holi is on March 8. It is now celebrated around the world as a way to welcome spring, embrace inclusivity and get messy with color.
Join The Culture Tree and Waterline Square to celebrate Holi in NYC! This fun and festive celebration will include powder play, dance performances, dance workshops and Indian drummers. You can also sample some delicious foods eaten during the festival.
Get ready to dance and play with colors. Wear whites. Children will be given colors, more colors available for purchase.
Rain date March 9, 4pm. Outside colors will not be permitted, since we have very strict regulation on the type of colors.
We encourage you to register for the event below so we can plan better. We will also randomly select a winner for our Holi sweepstakes from those who register.
4pm Food and Colors purchase
4.30pm Dance Performance and Workshop
5pm Dholi + DJ + Powder Play
Photo Credit: Nisha Vedi Pawar
Holi At NYPL
Bilingual Storytime at NYPL
Date and TimeFriday, March 10, 2023, 4:30 - 5:30 PM
53rd Street Library, Community Room
Celebrate Holi at NYPL with a special bi-lingual (Hindi - English) book reading of Kahani Rangeeli or Colorful Story. In this session author Anu Sehgal, Founder of The Culture Tree, will read a colorful story of Holi with Krishna and his friends. You will hear one of the ancient stories of Holi, while learning how it is celebrated.
Book reading will be followed with a puppet making activity and Holi face painting.
Ages: 3 - 10 years