Diwali on the Square

🪔 DIWALI ON THE SQUARE 2026

ONE SQUARE. MANY CULTURES. ONE BIG PARIVAR!

✨ San Francisco, let's light up the Square! Join Parivar Bay Area, proudly co-hosted by San Francisco South Asians and St. Mark's Square, for our inaugural Diwali on the Square 2026! Experience a spectacular evening of Bollywood music, electrifying dance performances, delicious Indian food, coffee, festive shopping, jewelry, gifts, beauty, culture, and community celebration. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a joyful Festival of Lights where everyone is welcome!

🌟 Meet Our Performers, Vendors & Community Partners!

🎧 DJ DINU – Bringing electrifying Bollywood beats, music, and festive energy!

🐯 RANI RIOT – San Francisco's dynamic youth dance troupe blending Bollywood and contemporary choreography!

🥘 IDLEEZ – Delicious South Indian food and authentic flavors!

☕ QT COFFEE – Coffee and delicious beverages to fuel the festivities!

🌿 HARJI NATURALS – Natural wellness and lifestyle products!

💎 TIMELESS TREASURES JEWELRY – Beautiful jewelry, festive accessories, and sparkling treasures!

🎁 VAARAHI GIFTS & NOVELTIES – Unique gifts, novelties, and festive finds!

💄 JUST WOW BY DHWANI – Beauty, glamour, and festive inspiration!

🥁 KANCHA KO BHANCHA – Delicious flavors and festive offerings!

❤️ DHYAN FOUNDATION – Community engagement and meaningful connections!

✨ PLUS MORE ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, VENDORS, CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & SURPRISES!

Explore our vibrant Diwali Bazaar, support local entrepreneurs, discover unique gifts, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate the creativity and diversity of our Bay Area communities!

❤️ A New Home. A New Beginning. A Bigger Family!

This Diwali marks a special milestone as Parivar Bay Area celebrates its new chapter as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and welcomes our community to our new home at St. Mark's Square & Urban Life Center.

Rooted in Indian heritage, enriched by immigrant experiences, and committed to building an inclusive, intergenerational community, Parivar brings together people of all cultures, ages, faiths, identities, and backgrounds.

Whether you've celebrated Diwali your entire life or are discovering it for the first time, YOU BELONG HERE! Come with your family, bring your friends, meet your neighbors, and experience the warmth of one big Parivar.

🎉 Event Details

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026

⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

📍 St. Mark's Square & Urban Life Center
1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION — TICKETS ARE GOING FAST!

🔗 Reserve your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/diwalisf

Admission is free, with optional donations welcomed to support Parivar Bay Area's community programs. Food, shopping, and select vendor services are available for purchase.

🤝 Be Part of the Celebration!

We're still welcoming additional vendors, performers, artists, nonprofits, and community partners! Community tabling and vendor participation are FREE.

✨ Join us: https://tinyurl.com/diwalivendor

Your participation helps Parivar Bay Area rebuild, reconnect, and expand programs serving immigrant families, youth, elders, and our diverse communities.

❤️ Hosted by: Parivar Bay Area (@parivarbayarea)

🤝 Co-hosted by: San Francisco South Asians & St. Mark's Square

🪔 COME FOR THE FOOD. STAY FOR THE MUSIC. SHOP LOCAL. CELEBRATE CULTURE. FIND YOUR FAMILY!

Many cultures. One community. One unforgettable celebration of light!

✨ HAPPY DIWALI! SHUBH DEEPAVALI! 🪔

🚗 Getting Here, Parking & Transportation

📍 St. Mark's Square & Urban Life Center
1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

🚘 PARKING: Convenient parking is available directly across from St. Mark's Church, in the parking area facing the church and event venue. Parking availability may be limited, so we encourage guests to arrive early or carpool.

🚆 PUBLIC TRANSIT: Easily accessible by Muni, with nearby bus connections along Van Ness Avenue and Geary Boulevard. The venue is also accessible from BART via connecting Muni services. Take 49 going north from Market/Van Ness to Geary or 38 from Montgomery Bart to Gough.

🚕 RIDESHARE: Uber and Lyft passengers can use 1031 Franklin Street, San Francisco as their destination.

🪔 EVENT SPACES: Enjoy outdoor festivities at St. Mark's Square, with our indoor Diwali Bazaar, vendors, and community activities in the Urban Life Center Auditorium.