Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, transcends Indian borders, and is now widely celebrated in many cities across the US. This age-old celebration symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, welcoming the new season and bidding adieu to the winter months. Nowadays, people of all backgrounds come together to take part in the festive celebrations.

While generally celebrated annually in the months of March, April or May, Holi is a stunning celebration involving colors, lively dance music and delicious food. Here are the top five cities in the US to celebrate Holi in 2024:

Houston, Texas:

In Houston, the BH Ranch Entertainment & Event Center is well-known for drawing in a large crowd for its grand Holi celebrations. Every year, the venue is transformed into a stunning display of colors. Attendees also get to enjoy an array of activities like playing with colors, live DJ performances, Indian pop concerts, street food, bollywood music, camel rides and even the chance to play with animals at the petting zoo. All this combined allows for an immersive experience.

Seattle, Washington:

The Seattle Color festival takes place annually at the iconic Space Needle, Seattle Center. All those who decide to go get to play with organic, non-toxic color powders. Additionally, there’s also lively Bollywood music spun by DJ Prashant, mesmerizing dance performances, gift raffles and an array of delicious food from multi-cuisine food trucks to choose from.

San Francisco, California

The Bay Area in San Francisco is renowned for its diverse population and numerous Holi celebrations that take place there. One of the most popular parties takes place at Irvington High School in Fremont. All those who go will get to indulge in delicious food, biodegradable colors, and move to the groovy Bollywood tunes mixed by DJ Desi Dhol.

New York City, New York

New York City, home to a diverse population, hosts a wide range of Holy parties that caters to people of all ages and interests. With a wide range of activities and events, such as family-friendly celebrations at South Street Seaport that include puppet-making and dance workshops, to open-air color play at outdoor sports bars in Brooklyn, there’s definitely something for everyone!

New Brunswick, New Jersey

In New Brunswick, the Holi Festival party this year is going to be hosted by the Rutgers Indian Graduate Association and the New Brunswick Cultural Center. All those who wish to go can expect a variety of activities, such as dance performances, henna booths, raffles, and activities for children. The event would be incomplete without colors, and so the front lawn of the New Brunswick Free Public Library will be transformed into an explosion of colors, as participants come together to celebrate this age-old festival.

With Holi right around the corner, it might be wise for those interested in celebrating to get in touch with event organizers to stay updated on dates, timings, and ticket availability. Regardless of where you’re from, attending a Holi Festival celebration in the one of these top 5 cities promises to be an immersive experience.

By Jenel Treza Albuquerque