The City of Brampton invites residents to celebrate Diwali with its first-ever Diwali Mela.

Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration that symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. Celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists across the world, the City is excited to celebrate the rich culture and traditions Brampton’s

Community members celebrating Diwali will illuminate their homes with diyas (lamps) and decorate their floors with rangolis, artwork made of coloured rice, sand or flower petals) to bring good luck and prosperity to their families and guests.

To celebrate Diwali, the City will be hosting its first-ever community celebration and invites the everyone to come together and experience the traditions with live music and performances from local and international artists, free, family-friendly activities, delicious food vendors, and a dazzling 15-minute fireworks show – the largest City-run fireworks display.

“We are thrilled to be hosting our first-ever community Diwali celebration. So many of our residents celebrate Diwali and I am looking forward to coming together as a community to celebrate. Residents are invited to join the celebration and experience the traditions of Diwali, including the dazzling fireworks display.”

• Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

DATE: Sunday, November 12
TIME: 4 – 10 pm
LOCATION: Sesquicentennial Park, 11333 Bramalea Road, Brampton, ON.

Please visit www.brampton.ca/diwali. for further details.