The festival site at Ocean Front Walk Plaza will transform into a lively showcase of Indian culture, expecting around 50,000 attendees
The 49th Annual Festival of the Chariots, hosted by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), will take place Sunday, Aug. 3 bringing vibrant Indian culture to Santa Monica and Venice.
The event features a parade of three 50-foot-tall colorful chariots, hand-pulled by enthusiastic participants along Main Street, starting at 10 a.m. from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Accompanied by hundreds of singers, dancers, and musicians, the procession will travel to Rose Avenue and conclude at Ocean Front Walk Plaza.
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the festival site at Ocean Front Walk Plaza will transform into a lively showcase of Indian culture, e