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Johns Creek to celebrate Diwali with festival

Johns Creek to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, Nov. 4. (Courtesy City of Johns Creek)

Credit: City of Johns Creek

Credit: City of Johns Creek

Johns Creek to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, Nov. 4. (Courtesy City of Johns Creek)
By Karen Huppertz for the AJC
Nov 1, 2023

The Johns Creek Diwali Festival will take place 4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, on the fields across from the Atlanta Athletic Club, 1930 Bobby Jones Drive.

The event will feature a DJ and performers along with food and retail vendors. There will be a special drone celebration at 7:15 p.m.

The entire community is invited to help celebrate the symbolic meaning of Diwali, known as a victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival of lights is open to all in celebration of Johns Creek’s cultural diversity.

Details: https://bit.ly/3RhWqiW.

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