4th Annual Festival of India at Heritage Port

Origins of the Festival of India Also known as the Festival of Chariots or Ratha-yatra, this event has its roots in ancient India in the city of Jagannath Puri in Orissa, India, and has been observed for over 3,000 years, making it the world’s longest-running street festival. Since the late 1960s, the Festival of Chariots has been celebrated in many city centers throughout the world, from New York’s Fifth Avenue to London’s Piccadilly Circus, making it a vibrant universal event. join us for a day of fun entertainment, exciting activities, and spiritual awakening—a magical event for the whole family