RAIN OR SHINE! FESTIVAL OF JOY, A BELOVED FAMILY SPRING TRADITION, IS THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 18, FROM 11 A.M.-9 P.M. AT KLYDE WARREN PARK
Free and open to the public, this family-fun celebration features a chariot parade through the Dallas Arts District, dance and musical performances, kids’ activities, yoga, ask-a-monk, plus a free vegetarian feast and headline concert by international touring group The Mayapuris
Looking for something free and fun to do this weekend? Head to Klyde Warren Park for the seventh-annual Festival of Joy on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Inspired by one of the world’s oldest Indian street festivals, the family-friendly event kicks off with a vibrant parade and ceremonial chariot pull followed by a day of children’s activities, crafts, yoga, cultural experiences, live music, face painting, henna, shopping and more.
Presented by the East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s, Festival of Joy features a free vegetarian feast at 5 p.m. and wraps up with a concert by returning headliner The Mayapuris at 7 p.m.
Throughout the day, festivalgoers can explore a bazaar with unique items and apparel, try on a sari or turban and capture the moment in a 360-degree photo booth. Yoga in the park, meditation and “ask a monk” sessions offer a welcoming way to connect with the culture and take part in a 3,000-year-old global celebration.
Admission is free. Paid parking is available nearby, and ridesharing is encouraged. To learn more, go to FestivalofJoyDallas.org.
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About Kalachandji’s and The Texas Krishnas. Kalachandji’s vegetarian restaurant has been operated for 43 years nested in beloved East Dallas community at 5430 Gurley Avenue offering services and classes in meditation, yoga and vegetarian cooking. They also operate the nearby TKG Academy elementary and middle school, and the Food for Life program for the homeless. Narasringha Rupa Dasa, president of the Radha Kalachandji Temple says, “We are excited that our festival was attended last year by 11,000 North Texas residents and anticipate welcoming even more in our 8th year at Klyde Warren Park.”
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