Holi Festival in Dupont Circle

In collaboration with the Embassy of India, we will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7th 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Festivities begin in Dupont Circle Park with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. The Indian Embassy is excited to provide masala chai and traditional sweets to fuel the festivities. The cultural dancing will conclude, and the event will erupt into a huge party featuring music, dancing, and powder throwing. This portion of the event will last from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and is also free to attend. Powder will be available to purchase ahead of time via the event’s Eventbrite link, and those who buy powder can pick it up in-person during the event by showing your reciept. Powder will not be sold at the event itself, so make sure you order your powder here!

“We are so excited to be partnering with the Indian Embassy to expand this incredibly popular festival – now in its fourth year,” said Patrick Kain, Chair of the Dupont Circle BID. “Dupont Circle is a unique neighborhood with 40 embassies, and we are glad to feature India.”

Holi is known as the Festival of Colors. The holiday is celebrated each year to welcome the season of spring and the victory of good over evil. During this time, communities come together to celebrate unity, with people from all cultures and backgrounds joining in the festivities!

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