Holi Festival: Join Portland’s Festival of Colors

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Dress in white and play with colors at Portland’s Holi Festival.

The family-friendly event is hosted by Mumbai native DJ Prashant, an ex-Intel engineer turned DJ who founded his own dance company and tours across the U.S.

Attend this upcoming springtime celebration.

Holi Festival in Portland

Celebrate the coming of spring and the joy of friendship at the Holi Festival on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, from 12-5 p.m.

Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated in India, Nepal and communities around the world. The festival of colors is a time to gather with the community to mark the end of winter and the start of a bountiful spring.

Wear white and participate in the color throw. Brightly colored powder is thrown up in the air set to fun music and an energetic environment. Colors are available for purchase at the event.

Here is the schedule of activities:

• 12-5 p.m. Party with DJ Prashant.
• 12-12:15 p.m. The event starts withs Samsara Yoga.
• 12:30 p.m. Performance
• 1 p.m. Unified color throw.
• 1:30-5 p.m. Performances.

This event is free to attend. If you choose, you can buy color powder. There are also food and drink vendors onsite. 

The event is at Pioneer Courthouse Square at 701 Southwest 6th Ave. in Portland. For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite page. 

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