Here’s the latest on event logistics, parking & transportation
Everyone is encouraged to attend the second annual Diwali Festival of Lights this Saturday, Oct. 18 at its new location at Carter Green in Carmel.
Due to the anticipated attendance, the Diwali Committee has worked with city officials to provide dedicated parking and transportation options. Festival attendees are asked to not park in the Center Garage (adjacent to the Tarkington Theater) to ensure priority parking remains available for patrons of The Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts venues and local residents.
Parking & Transportation
Park & ride from Carmel High School Stadium
Park at the stadium and take the quick and complimentary shuttle bus to the Diwali Festival:
Carmel High School Stadium is located at 2450 E. 136th St., with parking in Smoky Row Lots 1 and 2.
To return to the stadium parking lot, pick up the shuttle at 3rd Avenue SW at the northwest corner of the event.
Park & walk from Carmel United Methodist Church
Thank you to Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 S. Range Line Road, for permitting use of the church parking lot. This location is conveniently located in walking distance from the festival.
Bike parking
Ride your bike to Diwali. Look for the temporary bike racks on the northeast corner of Carter Green, west of the Monon Greenway.
Remember that the Monon is closed at the tunnel under City Center Drive. (See more closure information below.)
Road closures
3rd Avenue SW
From 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, the southbound lane of 3rd Avenue SW will be closed to vehicular traffic.
The northbound lane of 3rd Avenue SW will be open to vehicles.
Monon Greenway under City Center Drive
If you plan to walk or ride your bike to the event, please note that Phase 3 of the Monon Boulevard expansion requires the closure of the Monon Greenway at the tunnel under City Center Drive.
The detour route is shown in green on the map and is accessible by pedestrians and cyclists only.
Graphic provided by City of Carmel