the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Indian community is gearing up for its annual ‘Holi in the Village’ celebration! While Holi 2025 falls on March 14, Ridgewood traditionally hosts its event later in April to enjoy the milder spring weather.
This joyful outdoor festival, which began a decade ago at Orchard Playground, has become a beloved community tradition, now celebrated at Ridge Elementary School for many years. Expect an explosion of color, music, and community spirit as participants come together to celebrate this cherished Hindu festival!
📸 This photo from the 2024 event (credit unknown) captures the vibrant energy of Holi!
What is Holi?
Holi, often called the Festival of Colors, is an ancient Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It’s celebrated with bonfires, music, dancing, and the playful throwing of colored powders—each color representing a deeper meaning:
🎨 Blue – Honoring Lord Krishna
🌱 Green – New beginnings & spring harvest
❤️ Red – Marriage & fertility
💛 Yellow – Happiness & prosperity
Want to Join the Celebration?
If you’d like to be on the guest list for Ridgewood’s Holi in the Village event, please reach out! Stay tuned for official dates and event details.
Holi celebrations aren’t just limited to Ridgewood—festivals will take place across North Jersey, reflecting the region’s vibrant Indian community. With nearly 5% of New Jersey’s population of Indian origin, Holi has grown in popularity, with some school districts even recognizing it as an official holiday.
Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the spirit of Holi, connect with the community, and make unforgettable memories!
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Is there any danger the colorful powder might enter the lungs?
Really? A simple Google search is all you need to do. Rather you prefer to raise issues that do not exist. If you’re worried, just stay away and don’t have fun. These people are a warm, fine, and very welcoming community. These corn starch products are safe – and FUN!
I’m sure they only use the finest, premium-grade non-toxic food coloring, etc. Of course, everything else around you — the air, the water, the food — is poison, so what difference does it make?