Edison's Diwali Celebration Returns To Papaianni Park Nov. 7

EDISON, NJ — The largest Diwali Festival returns to Papaianni Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m., with a rain date set for Nov. 14.

The Township of Edison and the Edison Recreation Department are calling this Edison's largest cultural celebration, drawing more than 10,000 attendees for an evening of lights, culture, food, music and family fun.

The township is now accepting applications from food vendors, food trucks and non-food vendors for the event. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline is Monday, Oct. 26.

Vendor fees range from $250 for a 10-by-10-foot grass space for non-profit organizations to $1,000 for a 10-by-16-foot parking lot space with a wooden hut. There are no water hookups or electrical connections available at the event site, so vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, tents, generators, tent weights and all other necessary equipment.

All vendors must obtain required permits from the Edison Health Department and Edison Fire Department. Failure to pay permit fees will result in a late fee on the day of the event, and applications are not approved until all fees are paid in full.

Vendors can apply by submitting an application to acesareo@edisonnj.gov by Oct. 26. Once billed, payment can be made online at EdisonNJ.org by clicking "Register for Recreation Now," or in person at the Edison Recreation Department.

Questions can be directed to Ashley Cesareo, special events coordinator, at 732-248-6422 or acesareo@edisonnj.gov.

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