Hundreds Gather at Maplewood’s Historic Park for 8th Annual Diwali Festival

Hundreds gather at Maplewood’s historic park for 8th annual Diwali festival

Maplewood-based nonprofit SOMA Cross Cultural Works transformed the township’s nearly 100-year-old Memorial Park for its annual free “Diwali Fest NJ” event on Saturday.

Diwali Fest Returns to Maplewood Memorial Park October 25

Diwali, the Festival of Lights that celebrates new beginnings, will be celebrated in Maplewood with the return of Diwali Fest NJ at the Memorial Park Amphitheater on Saturday, October 25. The celebration runs from 2 to 6 p.m. with music, dance performances, activities, Indian food and vendors. Among the performances will be a contemporary fusion dance team from Seton Hall University, a Bollywood and classical dance showcase, Indian cultural danc…