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The 33rd annual India Fest will return this year to share the rich culture of India with the Southwest Florida community.

“The daylong event will include an assortment of food, drink vendors, fashion shows, live dance performances, boutique shopping, a deejay rocking the riverfront stage and the grand finale – Holi Color Play,” India Association of Fort Myers President Renuka Devacaanthan said.

She said the traditional celebration of spring’s onset in which attendees throw handfuls of colorful powder on each other will be held from 4-5 p.m. for the Holi Color Play.

Devacaanthan said the event will also introduce signature cocktails from India, live cooking stations for a front row culinary experience and a showcase of traditional beauty and wellness techniques.

She said after a break of five years, the association looks forward to immersing the community in the rich cultural tapestry of India with an array of curated experiences.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers. Tickets are $10 and free for children 5 and younger. They can be purchased at IAFtMyers.org/India-Fest.

“India Fest is a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition, and we can’t wait to share the variety of festival favorites with Southwest Florida,” Devacaanthan said.

The India Association of Fort Myers is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1987 to promote Indian heritage, culture and art in Southwest Florida.