Here are some of the communities celebrating the festival of colors in Florida:

TAMPA/PLANT CITY/ZEPHYRHILLS/WESLEY CHAPEL
MARCH 22: organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay; Rang Barse; 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Morris Bridge Farm, 3745 Morris Bridge Road, Zephyrhills; free for GSTB members, $30 for non-members; for information, call Sandip Patel at (865) 771-9190.

MARCH 1: Florida Holi Mela; organized by UrbanCraftShip; Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10 per person; purchase tickets at www.floridaholimela.com

MARCH 1: organized by Maayboli Melawa Tampa Bay (Marathi association); picnic; Sickles High School, 7950 Gunn Highway, Tampa; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; free for members, $20 non-members; for information, visit www.mmtbusa.org or email [email protected]

MARCH 7: organized by KRATE, 5817 Goldview Parkway, Wesley Chapel; 4:30 to 9 p.m.; for information, email [email protected] or via the KRATE social media contact inbox

MARCH 7: presented by Tampa Indian Community Events, organized by Bharti Kapoor Panigrahi; Sisira Farms - The Aura Venue, 10575 Paul S. Buchman Highway, Plant City; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; discounted tickets of $10 on sale until Feb 10 and available for purchase on Sulekha.com or via Zelle at (813) 893-9779.

MARCH 2: Satyanarayan pooja and Holika Dahan; Shree Raam Mandir, 7411 E. Comanche Ave., Tampa; 6 p.m.; for information, call Angela at (813) 842-4447.

LAKELAND/BARTOW
MARCH 2: Holi Dahan; Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple (ISSO), 2793 New Tampa Highway, Lakeland; 7 p.m.; for information, call (863) 529-1146 or visit www.issolakeland.org

MARCH 3: Holika Dahan; organized by Bhartiya Samaj of Central Florida; 7 p.m.; Mary Holland Park, 2015 Shumate Drive, Bartow; for information, visit https://www.bscfl.com

BRADENTON/SARASOTA
MARCH 7: organized by Indian Association of Manasota; Lake Manatee State Park, 20007 FL 64, Bradenton; 1 to 4 p.m.; lunch will be served; members and kids 5 years and younger free; guest adult $30; student $20; for information, visit https://indianassociationofmanasota.com/

ORLANDO/CASSELBERRY
MARCH 2: Hindu Society of Central Florida, 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry; 6:30 p.m. pooja with Holika Dahan at 7 p.m.; for information, call (407) 699-5277 or visit www.orlandohindutemple.org

MARCH 2 and MARCH 8: on March 2, Holika puja organized by Gujarati Society of Central Florida; 6:30 p.m.; bring your own pooja thali; Shree Laxminarayan Mandir, 5020 W. South St., Orlando; free; on March 8, Dhuleti held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando; free for members, $25 non-members; for information, email [email protected] or visit www.gujaratisocietycfl.com

SOUTH FLORIDA (MIRAMAR/MIAMI/LAKE WORTH)
MARCH 8: Holi picnic; organized by Indian Regional and Cultural Center (IRCC); Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway;11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; for details, call Durgesh Thaker at (954) 543-1539 or visit www.irccflorida.org to purchase tickets.

MARCH 8: organized by Miami Association of Indian Americans for Culture and Arts (MAIACA); Kendall Hammocks Park, 11395 S.W. 79th St., Miami; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; adults $15, kids ages 5-12 are $10; for information, visit https://www.maiaca.org/

MARCH 8: presented by Palm Beach India Association; John Prince Park, Smythe Pavilion, 4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free for members, $10 non-members; visit www.gopbia.org

Orlando Set to Sizzle: “United Gujarati Convention 2026” is Coming Memorial Day WEEKEND!

Prepare to witness history in the making! This Memorial Day weekend, the "Theme Park Capital of the World" transforms into the vibrant heart of the Gujarati diaspora as Orlando proudly hosts the United Gujarati Convention 2026.

From May 22-25, thousands will gather under the inspiring vision of “One United Voice,” a massive collaborative effort led by the Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA (FOGAUSA) and local Florida Gujarati societies. Under the leadership of Convention Chairman Jayesh Patel (Gujarati Society of Central Florida), this four-day extravaganza promises to be the most prestigious cultural and professional summit of the year.

A Festival for Every Generation
This isn't just another convention; it’s a high-octane celebration designed to ignite passion across all ages. The convention floor will be buzzing with:

Business Trade Shows & Networking: Connecting the brightest business minds in the industry for G2G (Gujarati-to-Gujarati) trade.
The "Gujju Capital Tank": Where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch the next big idea.
Empowerment Summits: Dedicated tracks for women leaders, youth, and seniors.
Matrimonial, Culture & Connection: High-profile matrimonial sessions and world-class entertainment.
Youth & Kids: Activities by and for the Gujju youth & kids.
Entertainment: Garba, music and comedy in true Gujju fashion.

Global Influence, Local Pride
The event is set to draw a "Who’s Who" of attendees, including top-tier dignitaries from the Government of Gujarat and influential speakers from across the United States.
"Florida has been entrusted with this incredible responsibility," says the Florida Convention team. "Volunteers from every corner of the Sunshine State are working tirelessly to ensure this experience is nothing short of legendary."

Unbeatable Perks for Attendees!
In addition to bringing the Gujju community together, organizers making sure guests enjoy the best of Florida while here! To make the event truly unforgettable, registered attendees will have access to exclusive, deeply discounted hotel rooms right in the heart of the action.
Planning to extend your stay? Discounted theme park tickets for Orlando’s world-famous attractions and even discounted cruise tickets for those looking to set sail after the convention will be made available.

Don’t Miss the Magic!
Registration is officially live and seats are filling up fast as interest pours in from coast to coast.

When: May 22-25 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Where: Renaissance (SeaWorld) Orlando
More info and registration: www.FOGAUSA.org

Join the movement, follow the updates on social media, and help us make Memorial Day 2026 truly memorial!

Malay Shah of Lakeland is FOGAUSA Web & Social Media Chair. FOGAUSA was established in 2021 with a vision to connect all Gujaratis living in United States of America and provide a platform as "one united voice of Gujaratis". With membership of all major Gujarati associations in USA, this platform is a rich source of information, connectivity, resources, and connections. With over 90 member organizations from all corners of USA touching the minds and hearts of more than a million Gujaratis, FOGAUSA is the voice of Gujaratis in USA and largest Gujarati Association federation in the world.