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Celebrate India’s Independence with IAL this Sunday at Hastings Park
August 16 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
We’re excited to celebrate India’s Independence Day Celebrations and would love your help in making this event a great success!
Join us as we celebrate India’s Independence with community spirit, culture, entertainment, games, music, food, and much more. Register to join & help us spread the word!
Sunday, August 16
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!
Bring your family and friends and enjoy!
Event Highlights:
2:00 – 3:30 PM
– Cricket, Chess Friendly Matches & Games for Children (under and over 10) as well as Senior Citizens
– Tug of War, Corn Hole, Connect Four, Hula Hoop with Music, Musical Chairs, Soccer. Volleyball in Circle & various games for senior citizens
– Henna & Family Activities
3:30 – 4:15 PM
– TaalMel Fusion Live Band
4:15 – 5:30 PM
– Cultural Performances
– Music & Entertainment
– Fashion Show
5:30 – 6:00 PM
– Flag Hoisting Ceremony (American & Indian)
– National Anthems (American & Indian)
– Group Photos
2:00 – 6:00 PM
– Sponsors Booths
– Community Vendor Booths
– Food Vendors including Nirvana’s: The Taste of India Cuisine, Natural Fruitiberri Ice Cream & LAS Lemonade Stand
PLEASE REGISTER!The event is FREE, but registration helps us:
• Plan food quantities accurately so that the vendors don’t run out
– So that YOU don’t miss out on fresh dosa, jalebis, sugarcane juice, Indian street food, specialty lemonade, variety of ice creams, and much more
• Support our vendors and volunteer’s plan better
• Arrange space for seating and logistics
• Ensure everyone has a great experience
Don’t wait until the last minute!
If you don’t register and food runs out, please don’t blame the organizers!
If you don’t register and food runs out, please don’t blame the organizers!
Registration and volunteer LINKS
IAL sustainability group is proud to bring a low waste India Independence Day Celebration event. Support this initiative by:
– Bringing your own water bottle or use compostable cups
– Cheering Food Vendor using certified compostable food containers and cutlery
– Disposing trash in proper garbage cans
AND DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR OWN BLANKET OR CHAIRS!
Please help us promote and share the event with your friends, family, neighbors, and community groups. Every share helps us reach more people and bring our community together. Let’s come together to celebrate freedom, heritage, and community!
Jai Hind! See You at Hastings Park!
Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL)