Divya Jyoti Association Inc. presents
2026Diwali Motorcade
and Cultural Extravaganza
A beloved Queens tradition returns to fill Little Guyana with devotion, illuminated floats, Tassa, music, dance and community.
Festivities begin at 1:00 PM · Free and open to the public
October 24, 2026
at 1:00 PMLOCATION ↗Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park,
Smokey Oval, Queens, NY
to the public
The Festival of Lights
One day. Three celebrations.
The Diwali Motorcade moves from devotion, to procession, to performance. Here is how the day unfolds.
Lakshmi Puja and Hawan
The day begins in devotion, honoring Mother Lakshmi and the triumph of light, knowledge and goodness.
Time to be announced
The Motorcade of Light
Cars, trucks and floats become moving works of art as they carry the light of Diwali through Little Guyana.
Time to be announced
Cultural Extravaganza
Live music, dance, youth performances, Tassa and special guests carry the celebration into the evening.
Time to be announced
The 2026 Route
A glowing journey through Little Guyana.
Gather at Smokey Oval, then follow the procession as it carries the light of Diwali through the cultural heart of Richmond Hill.
Gather with us
Smokey Oval, Queens
Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Park
Route to be announced
The 2026 procession route will be posted here once confirmed.
- Vehicle staging and line up
- To be announced
- Step off time
- To be announced
- Parking and public transit
- To be announced
- Street closures
- To be announced
An annual honor
Mother Lakshmi
Feature to be announced.
A light we carry forward
A living tradition, carried forward.
Each year, one participant embodies the grace, devotion and beauty of Mother Lakshmi. She becomes the face of the season that follows, and her story becomes part of the history of the Motorcade.
Watch the light return
More than an event. A Queens homecoming.
Video to be announced.
Participate
Register Your Vehicle
Decorate your car, SUV, truck or float and take your place in the procession. Vehicle registration is free.
Register Your VehicleSell and showcase
Apply as a Vendor
Bring your business, food or craft to thousands of families gathering in Queens for the Festival of Lights.
Apply as a VendorGive
Support the Motorcade
Sponsorship and community donations are what keep this celebration free and open to everyone.
Support the MotorcadeGallery
A glimpse of the magic.
Each image captures a moment of faith, artistry and community in Little Guyana. Together they preserve the joy and cultural pride of the Diwali Motorcade.
With thanks
Made possible by our partners.
The Diwali Motorcade is free and open to the public because of the businesses, organizations and community leaders who stand behind it.
Our 2026 partners will be announced here. If you would like your name among them, we would love to hear from you.