Festival of India
Sat, Aug 15 · 2:00pm–8:00pm
It falls on India's actual Independence Day this year.
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- Old City
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~2 hours
- Effort
- Easy
- Signup
- Drop-in
Just show up · Free and covered · Come hungry, skip the car
What to know
- •Starts at 2 PM and runs into the evening.
- •Get there early if you want food without a line.
- •Parking at the pier is limited by I-95 construction.
Our experience
More details
Join us for the Festival of India, part of the PECO Multicultural Series on August 15, 2026
The Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia brings the Festival of India to Cherry Street Pier on Saturday August 15, 2026, India's Independence Day itself. Expect Bollywood and classical dance performances, live music, henna tattoos, craft and apparel vendors, cultural organizations tabling, and both Northern and Southern-style Indian cooking, which is the part most families come back for. Admission is free and the pier is covered, so it works as a hot-afternoon option. It runs into the evening, so an early arrival gets you food without the longest lines.
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