Diwali Festival at South Street Seaport

Free public Diwali celebration produced by the South Asian community with classical Indian dance performances, Bollywood DJ sets, food vendors, henna artists, and lighting displays celebrating the festival of lights. One of NYC's largest public Diwali events alongside the Jackson Heights celebration. (2026 date not yet published; pattern: November 2026 (follows Diwali calendar) — verify with the source before planning.)