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Friends of India Las Vegas will host its annual Diwali celebration Sunday, Nov. 15, at Alexis Park Resort
Friends of India Las Vegas will mark Diwali with dance, music and an Indian buffet from 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Alexis Park Resort. Organizers say the event is open to anyone in the community.
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What happened
Friends of India Las Vegas is preparing for its annual Diwali celebration, KTNV reported. The 2026 event is set for Sunday, Nov. 15, in the ballroom at Alexis Park Resort and will run from 3 to 10 p.m.
According to KTNV, the program will include dance performances by local residents, an Indian buffet, and professional singing and dancing acts. Organizers told the station that the gathering is meant for the whole community, not only people who already celebrate the holiday.
Event details
When and where
The celebration takes place Sunday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 10 p.m. KTNV reported that the venue is the ballroom at Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave., near Paradise and Harmon.
KTNV's report did not list ticket prices, registration steps or parking information. Anyone planning to go may want to check directly with the organizers before heading out.
What is on the program
KTNV reported that the lineup mixes community talent with professional entertainment. Local dancers will perform, and professional singers and dancers are also scheduled to take the stage.
Food is part of the plan as well. The event will feature an Indian buffet, according to the station.
Who is hosting
Anjali Patel, an anchor on KTNV's Good Morning Las Vegas, will serve as emcee. The station reported that this is her fourth year in a row leading the festivities.
What Diwali celebrates
Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. KTNV described it as a celebration of the triumph of good over evil that is observed by millions of people around the world.
The holiday is often marked by lighting small clay lamps, sharing festive meals, and gathering with family and community, according to the station. The Friends of India Las Vegas event brings dance, music and food together in a single public setting.
Who can attend
Organizers stressed that the celebration is open to everyone, KTNV reported. That includes people who simply want to learn more about Diwali and the traditions connected to it.
The group framed the event around community, connection and culture, according to the station. For more local gatherings and events around the valley, see our community coverage and neighborhood news.
What to watch next
- The Diwali celebration runs Sunday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 10 p.m. in the Alexis Park Resort ballroom at 375 E. Harmon Ave.
- KTNV anchor Anjali Patel is scheduled to emcee for the fourth year in a row, with local dance acts and professional singers and dancers on the program.
- Organizers say the event is open to anyone, including people who want to learn more about Diwali and its traditions.
