Holi in Queens - Phagwah Parade in Richmond Hill

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. The only trouble is the weather! Dress warmly....in clothes you don't mind getting made "colorful."

• All the details - Phagwah / Holi Parade
• Sunday, March 12, 2012, starting at noon
• Liberty Avenue to Phi Rizutto Park (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:

• Photos of Phagwah / Holi

• Phagwah Parade - Visitors Guide
• Eat - Caribbean Restaurants and Take-out Along the Parade

• Related - About.com Guide to Hinduism