DIWALI LIGHTS UP MAIN STREET POPS ARTISAN MARKET IN HOBOKEN

Celebrate the season with a festive celebration during the popular monthly market
HOBOKEN, NJ - The vibrant colors and joyous spirit of Diwali will illuminate the Main Street Pops monthly Artisan Market in Hoboken on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm.

This special event during the popular monthly market will celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, offering visitors a unique blend of traditional Diwali festivities in addition to Main Street Pops’ usual selection of vendors selling local artisanal crafts.

The Diwali celebration at Main Street Pops Artisan Market will feature:

Shehnaaz Dance Academy will present a dynamic medley of songs and choreographies from different regions of India, showcasing the vibrant costumes, traditional tunes and the country’s rich cultural diversity. 

The Hoboken Public Library will host Diwali-themed storytime at noon and give out themed crafts & coloring kits to take home all day

      - Pink Burdi will offer a Diwali Kids Rangoli Ornament Craft Workshop    https://pinkburfi.com/products/main-street-pops-kids-craft-workshop

      - Live Urban Sitar music throughout the day by Shiv @Undersoundsitar

     - Play readings of “My Diwali Light”  by local author and playwright Raakhee Mirchandani  and a performance of seven songs from Devanand Janki’s “Songs of Light & Joy” will take place at neighboring Mile Square Theatre at 12:30 & 3:00 at 1400 Clinton St.

"We're thrilled to bring the magic of Diwali to our monthly artisan market," said Zabrina Stoffel, Co-Founder of Main Street Pops. "This celebration will not only showcase the rich cultural heritage of India but also provide an even more dynamic platform for our local artisans to display their unique creations."

As always, the market will feature a curated selection of over 70 diverse local vendors showcasing their artisanal offerings as well as  a Pumpkin Patch fundraiser hosted by Elysian Charter School in honor of the Fall season.

This special market event will take place under the 14th Street Viaduct (GPS: 1401 Adams Street) in Hoboken, NJ, from 11 am to 4 pm. 

For more information about the Diwali celebration at Main Street Pops Artisan Market, please contact info@mainstreetpops.com. 

About Main Street Pops Artisan Market:

In its fifth year, The Main Street Pops Artisan Market is a monthly outdoor event in Hoboken, NJ, featuring a carefully curated selection of local makers and artists. The market provides a dynamic public space for high-quality artisans to sell their handmade goods and for local residents to discover unique finds.