Asian American and Pacific Islander · Festival · McKinney, Texas
Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela
October 24, 2026 at Myers Park
About Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela
The Dallas Festival of Lights Diwali Mela is a large ticketed Diwali festival in North Texas run by Mystic Mandala. The 2026 edition is at Myers Park in McKinney and includes a Diwali bazaar, children's carnival, dance school performances, Ram Leela and a food court.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela has included diwali bazaar, inflatable carnival, dance performances, ram leela, food court and cultural vendors.
It is ticketed; see the official site for prices.
The next edition is October 24, 2026.
- Diwali bazaar
- Inflatable carnival
- Dance performances
- Ram Leela
- Food court
- Cultural vendors
Where it happens
Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela is held at Myers Park in McKinney, Texas. It is one of 40 cultural festivals in Texas on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- Jan27-312027Denton Black Film FestivalDenton, TXBlack28 miles away
- May82027AAPI Festival (AT&T Performing Arts Center)Dallas, TXAsian American and Pacific Islander29 miles away
- May82027AAPI Heritage Month FestivalDallas, TXAsian American and Pacific Islander29 miles away
- JulTBA2027Asian Film Festival of DallasDallas, TXAsian American and Pacific Islander29 miles away
- MayTBA2027Black Heritage CelebrationDallas, TXBlack29 miles away
- May292027Blues in the BottomDallas, TXBlack29 miles away
Questions about Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela
- When is Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela 2026?
- Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela is October 24, 2026, according to the organizer.
- Where is Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela held?
- Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela takes place at Myers Park in McKinney, Texas.
- Is Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela free?
- No. The organizer sells tickets or charges admission. Check the official site for prices.
- What happens at Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela?
- Events have included: diwali bazaar, inflatable carnival, dance performances, ram leela, food court, cultural vendors.
- Who organizes Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela?
- Dallas Festival of Lights / Diwali Mela is organized by Mystic Mandala / Dallas Festival of Lights. Their official site is dallasfestivaloflights.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near McKinney?
- The closest others on this calendar are Denton Black Film Festival in Denton, TX (about 28 miles); AAPI Festival (AT&T Performing Arts Center) in Dallas, TX (about 29 miles); AAPI Heritage Month Festival in Dallas, TX (about 29 miles).
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