Everyone is encouraged to attend the second annual Diwali Festival of Lights set for 5 to 9 p.m. tonight, Oct. 23 at Carter Green in Carmel.
Click here to see a detailed map.
Due to the anticipated attendance, the Diwali Committee has worked with city officials to provide dedicated parking and transportation options.
Parking & Transportation
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. today, Oct. 23, 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