Holi celebrations light up globally
Holi festivals are happening worldwide, including in Pattaya, Thailand, where the Central Beach is hosting a free event with color play and performances [https://www.nationthailand.com/life/art-culture/40063730], [https://thailand.go.th/public/event-detail/holi-festival-pattaya-2026]. Dallas-Fort Worth’s Frisco Festival of Colors also invites the community to celebrate unity [https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/12/plan-your-dallas-fort-worth-weekend-holi-st-patrick-s-day-and-the-ironman]. Other festivals are popping up in South Africa, Alberta, and the UK [https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2026-03-13-festival-of-colours-to-brighten-up-gqeberha/, https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/12/plan-your-dallas-fort-worth-weekend-holi-st-patrick-s-day-and-the-ironman].
Pattaya's Holi celebration at Central Beach promises a vibrant experience with DJs and foam parties, running from 2 PM to midnight. Attendees can purchase color powder on-site, ensuring a safe and colorful celebration for everyone. Frisco, Texas, is gearing up for its own Festival of Colors, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with music, dance, and of course, plenty of colors. The event aims to foster community spirit and celebrate diversity through the joyous occasion of Holi. Gqeberha, South Africa, will also host a Festival of Colours, presented by Algoa FM, promising a day filled with music and colorful powder. This event, held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium outer fields, encourages attendees to wear white to best showcase the vibrant colors.
