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A Festive Day in Jacksonville Beach: Recap 2026
The final Festival of Chariots of this year at Jacksonville Beach was a truly joyful and memorable celebration filled with devotion, music and community spirit. Before the parade began, there were nearly three hours [...]
St Augustine Festival of Chariots Report 2026
On April 11th, the streets of historic downtown St. Augustine came alive as devotees gathered to celebrate the annual Festival of Chariots. This year, the celebration drew the largest crowd yet. Later in the [...]
A Cold & Windy 2026 Gasparilla Parade
Like every year, Gasparilla offers a unique chance for Hare Krishna devotees to share the sacred maha-mantra with the public. Unlike traditional Rathayatras, this parade has its own rules—only lollipops and the Holy Name [...]
Soul Light Music Fest & Jacksonville Beach Festival of Chariots Report 2025
Soul Light Music Fest - Friday May 16, 2025 The Soul Light Music Fest and Jacksonville Beach Festival of Chariots, held on Friday and Saturday, May 16–17, 2025, was unlike any event in years [...]
St Augustine Festival of Chariots Report 2025
This Saturday, April 12, 2025 the St. Augustine Festival of Chariots (Rathayatra) filled the streets with melodious kirtan and a joyous atmosphere. During the procession, the beautifully decorated chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and [...]
Interview with the Founder of Festival of Chariots
In the latest episode of Nectar Talks, host Namamrita Greene sits down with Bhadra Das (Subhas Sheth), the founder of the Festival of Chariots. Known for his ecstatic kirtans and pioneering efforts in organizing [...]