Oct 24, 2026
Grand Diwali Mela Dallas Festival of Lights in McKinney
Grand Diwali Mela / Dallas Festival of Lights lands Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Myers Park in McKinney with carnival energy, bazaar stalls, Ram Leela, and family programming.
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Dallas Festival of Lights lists Grand Diwali Mela for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Myers Park in McKinney. Organizers pitch an inflatable carnival, Diwali bazaar, kids performances, Ram Leela, food court, cultural vendors, and giveaways (sparklers and mithai while supplies last). Children under 10 are listed free; confirm general admission pricing on the festival site.
When: October 24, 2026
Where: Myers Park, McKinney, TX
Confirm gates and ticket tiers on dallasfestivaloflights.com. The next day brings Grandscape Diwali in The Colony.
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