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Indo-Pak Fest 2010
 * Contact Fatema Chandiwala
 * 786-277-1565
 * Satbir Singh
 * 954-649-3374
 * Date: Sept. 19

IndiaFest
 * IndiaFest is a cultural festival held in the various US cities and is typically hosted by the Indo American Association.

Festival of India
 * This festival is held all over the U.S. and Canada every year. Dates this year range from late March to mid October and specific events and venues vary from city to city.

FLORIDA
 * IndiaFest, West Palm Beach, Florida
 * This year's IndiaFest was held at the Meyer Amphitheater on February 27, 2010. They are planning another for next year as well.
 * IndiaFest, Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida
 * In February the 300 member Indian Association of Brevard sponsors an "IndiaFest ," a festival featuring food, culture and dancing from India, as well as "Basakhi," a harvest festival. It attracts 6,500 people.
 * India Day, Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida
 * This event is around August 15, celebrating India's Independence. In 2006, 4000 people attended.
 * IndiaFest, Gainesville, Florida
 * This annual event was held at the India Cultural and Educational Center of Gainesville in March 2010.
 * IndiaFest, Jacksonville, Florida
 * This event will be held October 16, 2010, at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville from 1 to 9 p.m.
 * IndiaFest, Tampa Bay, Florida
 * This annual event is held in November. In 2008, it drew more than 10,000 people who even came from out of state to take part in the festivities.

DELAWARE
 * IndiaFest, Wilmington, Delaware
 * IndiaFest is another cultural festival held in the city and is hosted by the Indo American Association of Delaware.

NORTH CAROLINA
 * IndiaFest, Raleigh, North Carolina
 * More than 8,000 attended this three-day event in 2009. This year's event was held on March 20-21.
 * Diwali Festival, Cary, North Carolina
 * This open-air festival started in 2001. In 2008, more than 12,000 people took part in the festivities. This year's festival is set for October 16.

CALIFORNIA
 * 8th Annual Dwali Festival of Lights on October 9, 2010, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cupertino, California
 * The event is sponsored by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce in Silicon Valley. The expected attendance of this annual event is 10,000.

TEXAS
 * Dallas Diwali Mela 2009
 * This was the fourth year this particular event was held in the Dallas area. They were anticipating 100,000 people to attend. It was hosted at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium. It was not clear (as of April 2010) if there were plans for a 2010 celebration.
 * Bengali New Year Festival, Austin, Texas
 * This year's new year festival falls on April 17, 2010. They hope to attract 5000 people to this day-long event. It is hosted by the Bangladesh Association of Greater Austin.

NEW JERSEY
 * 6th Akka World Kannada Conference 2010, Edison, New Jersey
 * This event is aimed at affluent Indian professionals. It is set to draw around 8,000 people for three days during the Labor Day Weekend 2010.
 * Diwali Mela, Somerset, New Jersey
 * Last year, this festival was held in mid-October and boasted booths, shopping, food, and sweets.

NEW YORK
 * Independence Day Parade and Mela, New York City, New York'''
 * This is the largest event of its kind held outside of India. Typically, it is held in mid-August.
 * Diwali Festival, Manhattan, New York
 * In 2007, this festival, usually held every year in October, was expected to draw over 100,000 people . It is said to be the largest of its kind outside of India. Along with booths, dance performances, and music, the festival is also known for its huge fireworks display on the waterfront.
 * Diwali Festival, Jackson Heights, New York
 * In 2009, this festival was held in mid-October from 1 to 6 p.m. An estimated 2000 people attended.

CANADA This one just finished last month. I guess we have to wait until 2011 for the next one.
 * Masala! Mehndi! Masti!, Toronto, Ontario
 * The largest Desi festival of its kind: Music, Dance, Film, Theatre, Visual Arts, Seminars, Bazaars, Food, Mehndi and much more... and it's ALL FREE!! Over 70 performances and presentations! 3 days!
 * Diwali Festival, Vancouver, British Columbia
 * 2009 marked the 6th annual Diwali celebration, which included a week of dance performances capped by a day of shopping and art and culture classes. Last year's event was held in mid-October.