India Festival 2025
The India Cultural Association of Portland (ICA) was thrilled to bring back the annual India Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Held each August to commemorate India’s Independence Day, the festival was free to attend and ran from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM. It was a vibrant, family-friendly celebration set in the heart of downtown Portland—and it was a lot of fun.
Families and friends gathered for a jam-packed day of live music, dance, art, fashion shows, and mouthwatering Indian cuisine. The 2025 celebration featured more than 80 back-to-back performances, along with new interactive attractions like cricket demos, mehndi (henna) art stations, and opportunities to learn classical dance moves on site. Drawing over 10,000 visitors, the India Festival showcased Portland’s incredible talent and celebrated India’s rich cultural heritage through folk, classical, patriotic, and fusion performances. Many attendees brought chairs, blankets, and sun protection for a full day immersed in color, tradition, and community spirit.