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Edison To Host 3rd Annual Diwali Celebrations On Oct. 26

There will be over 100,000 lights on display, food, music and a drone show.

EDISON, NJ —The 3rd Annual Diwali celebrations will be held in Edison on Oct. 26 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The event will be held at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd.

The event promises to be an unforgettable day with over 100,000 lights on display, food and retail vendors, musical performances, a diya lighting ceremony and a drone show.

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Last year, year singer-songwriter Jay Sean will be headlined the Diwali festivities in the township.

Rain date is scheduled for Nov. 2.

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Diwali, or the festival of lights, is an official Hindu holiday in several countries and celebrates the themes of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and hope over despair.

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