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By John Roleke, About.com Guide to Queens, NY since 2003

Holi in Queens - Phagwah Parade in Richmond Hill

Sunday February 22, 2009

Photo (c) John Roleke
The Hindu festival of Holi is a lot like Carnival. It is the festival of color, welcoming the spring. The Guyanese and Trinidadian community in Richmond Hill calls it Phagwah and puts on the biggest celebration in North America with a great parade.
  • All the details - Phagwah / Holi Parade
  • Sunday, March 15, 2009, starting at noon
  • Liberty Avenue to Smokey Oval Park, Richmond Hill, NY

Phagwah is literally the festival of color. At the parade you will most likely end up with red, purple, and green dye on your clothes. See for yourself:

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