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an epic weekend

Soul Light Music Fest +

Festival of Chariots

May 16 – 17, 2025   ●   Jacksonville Beach Sea Pavilion

FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS 2025 EVENTS

“Snana Yatra” literally means “bathing festival” in Sanskrit. At this festival, the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are ceremonially bathed.

4:15 pm Arati and kirtan
5:00 pm Special class on Rathayatra
5:15 pm to 6:30 PM Prasadam feast served
6:00 pm Bathing of Lord Jagannath, Baladev, and Subhadra

Location: Alachua Hare Krishna Temple
17306 NW 112th Blvd. Alachua, FL, 32615

A day of cultural family fun at Daytona Beach!

  • Live Music
  • Chariot Procession
  • Traditional Indian Dance
  • Mantra Meditation
  • Free Vegetarian Feast
Schedule:
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Cultural Performances and Lunch
3:30 – 5:30 pm: Chariot Procession on the Beach, starting at SunSplash Park

Location: SunSplash Park, 611S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL. 32118

For more details, see our Facebook event page

Daytona Beach 2025 Festival of Chariots

Daytona Beach Festival of Chariots location

A day of cultural family fun in historic St. Augustine!

  • Live Music
  • Chariot Procession
  • Traditional Indian Dance
  • Mantra Meditation
  • Free Vegetarian Feast
Schedule:
9:30 – 11:00 am: Chariot Procession around St. Augustine historic downtown
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch & Cultural Performances at Plaza de la Constitución
1:00 – 3:00 pm: Mantra Music singing party on St. George Street

Location: Plaza de la Constitución, 22 King St., St. Augustine, FL

Please find parking at one of the paid lots or on the street. There is no designated event parking.

For more details, see our Facebook event page

St Augustine 2025 Festival of Chariots

An epic cultural weekend at Jacksonville Beach!
Visit our Landing page for the event:

May 16, 2025 – Soul Light Music Fest
May 17, 2025 – Festival of Chariots Jacksonville Beach

Location: Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL

CHANT, DANCE
AND BE HAPPY

Join in the bliss! We welcome everyone to celebrate with us!

Festival of Chariots is the place to be. Brought from the cultural heart of India, this ancient Ratha Yatra festival is a free cultural offering we bring to many beautiful beaches, campuses and parades across Florida.

Festival of Chariots joyful
Joyful unity at Festival of Chariots

EXPERIENCE CULTURE

This joyful and uplifting festival invites everyone to experience the music, dance, celebrations, and flavors of India. It’s a family-friendly day of unity and festivity.

Festival of Chariots traditional Indian dance performance

ENJOY LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

Experience joyful live mantra music, graceful classical Indian dance, and creative stage performances. We try to bring the flavor and fun!

Festival of chariots free vegetarian feast / meal

EAT DELICIOUS FOOD

Blending the authentic spices of India with other international favorites, our FREE vegetarian feasts are sure to please.

SAVE THE DATE FOR YOUR NEAREST FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS!

CULTURE. MUSIC & DANCE. FAMILY FUN.

OUR SPONSORS

Help us share the joy + be part of the celebration!

FLORIDIANS LOVE US

“Thank you very much for being here in Clearwater. We look forward to having you
back for many years to come.”

George Cretekos, Mayor of Clearwater

“What an amazing day we had. Love, laughter, singing, dancing, enjoying life…”

Jennifer Wagner, Spa Manager in Daytona

MEMORIES & MOMENTS: THE BEAUTY OF THIS FESTIVAL

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