Oct 24, 2026
San Jose Diwali Carnival 2026 at Cesar Chavez Park
AIA’s free San Jose Diwali Carnival returns October 24, 2026 from 2 to 11 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park with Ravan Dehan, Bollywood music, food vendors, and carnival games.
Free admission
Association of Indo Americans lists San Jose Diwali Carnival on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2 to 11 p.m. at Cesar Chavez Park. Entry is free. Expect cultural performances, Ravan Dehan, Indian food vendors, Bollywood music, and carnival games.
The same Saturday, FOG Diwali Mela is 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Washington High School in Fremont. That is a school-grounds FOG day, not this downtown park. Pick one unless you want a Fremont morning and a late San Jose Ravan burn.
When: October 24, 2026 (2–11 p.m.)
Where: Cesar Chavez Park, Downtown San Jose, CA
Confirm on aiaevents.org/san-jose-diwali-2026.
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