The Edinburgh Diwali Parade took place today starting at St Andrew’s Square and leading along George Street and through Princes Street to the Ross Band Stand in East Princes Street Gardens for fireworks and entertainment.
Diwali is an Indian Festival of Lights celebrated throughout the world by about 1.5 Billion people to ward off the darkness and welcome the light into our lives.
The Edinburgh celebrations held on Sunday November 21 consisted of a parade, a mix of Indian and Scottish music, dance, delicious food, fireworks and continued participation of the Scottish Regiment band.
Edinburgh Diwali has successfully organised Diwali for last five years and is now ambitiously attempting to enhance its Visibility across United Kingdom by making it Second Most Popular Festival after Christmas in Scotland as First Winter Festival of Edinburgh.
Frank Ross the Lord Provost of Edinburgh is chairperson of the Edinburgh Diwali team that have organised the vibrant community culture event for the past five years in the capital.
Three ladies in the parade coming along George Street in their beautiful bright saris.
The crowds playing drums and musical instruments as they head towards East Princes Street Gardens.
Chairperson and Lord Provost of Edinburgh strutting in the parade.
The Scottish Regiment Band passing by the festive Dome on George Street.
A group of beautiful ladies in traditional dress spreading cheer during the parade.
Pipers marching and playing bagpipes in the parade.
Another brightly dressed group.
Two young boys hold the Edinburgh Diwali poster proudly in the afternoon sun.
The Edinburgh Diwali Parade concludes at 17:30 in East Princes Street Gardens with a fireworks display.
