There’s a feast of entertainment lined up for all the family on Centre Square from 1pm to 7pm.
Diwali is a festival of light, colour and new beginnings, and a celebration of the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Sikh, and Jains all over the world, with the five-day Festival of Light representing the triumph of good over evil.
The ever-popular multicultural extravaganza remains a free, family fun event that includes live music and dance along with mouth-watering street food, children’s activities, stalls, funfair rides and a spectacular firework finale.
Here’s what’s in store:
Entertainment
Back-to-back entertainment in Centre Square hosted by DJ Shakk from BBC Radio Tees, with main stage highlights including king of multicultural pop Raghav and The Voice UK’s Molly J.
Food
Street vendors from all over the UK will tempt visitors with a wide selection of sweet and savoury delights as well as ethnic fashion and fabrics and a whole host of other stalls.
Funfair
A range of funfair rides for the kids along with lots of other free arts and craft activity for the little ones to get involved in.
Fireworks
A spectacular Bollywood-themed Firework Finale will light up the sky for all to see.
Free Activities
From Diwali lantern making to rangoli designs, drumming workshops to dancing, there’s lots of things to get involved in that won’t cost a single penny and keep the kids entertained.
Diwali in Middlesbrough is produced by the team behind the ever-popular Middlesbrough Mela, and is promoted to be inclusive of all backgrounds, races, religions and beliefs.
The event is supported by Arts Council England and sponsors including Thirteen Group and Unison.
Event organiser Kash Patel said: “Diwali is about coming together with family and friends and embracing the values that Diwali represents such as gratitude, joy and hope for the future.
“It’s an event open to all regardless of faith so come and join us on the day and celebrate our diversity whilst strengthening our unity.”
• Diwali in Middlesbrough is on Saturday, October 31 in Centre Square.
The event is free for all to attend and tickets are not required. Follow @DiwaliinBoro on Facebook for updates.
