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Diwali Festival:
Event logistics, parking and transportation
CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 16, 2025 - All are encouraged to attend the second annual Diwali Festival of Lights at its new location for 2025 at Carter Green on Saturday, Oct. 18. Due to the anticipated attendance, the Diwali Committee has worked with the City of Carmel to provide dedicated parking and transportation options. Festival attendees are asked to not park in the Center Garage (adjacent to the Tarkington Theater) to ensure priority parking remains available for patrons of The Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts venues and local residents.
Diwali Festival event map. Click on the image to view a larger version.
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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
PARK & RIDE - CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
Park at the stadium and take the quick and complimentary shuttle bus to the Diwali Festival.
Carmel High School Stadium Parking
2450 E. 136th Street
Smoky Row Lots 1 and 2
To return to the stadium parking lot, pick up the shuttle at 3rd Avenue SW at the northwest corner of the event.
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PARK & WALK - CARMEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Thank you to Carmel United Methodist Church for permitting use of their parking lot. This location is conveniently located in walking distance from the festival.
Carmel United Methodist Church
621 S. Range Line Rd.
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BIKE PARKING AT THE EVENT
Ride your bike to Diwali!
Look for the temporary bike racks on the northeast corner of Carter Green, west of the Monon Greenway.
A reminder that the Monon is closed at the tunnel under City Center Drive. (see more closure information below)
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CARMEL CITY HALL
The media is encouraged to park in the parking lot south of Carmel City Hall, just a short walk to Carter Green on the Monon Greenway.
Carmel City Hall
1 Civic Square
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ROAD CLOSURES
3RD AVENUE SW
From 4 p.m to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, the southbound lane of 3rd Avenue SW will be closed to vehicular traffic.
The northbound lane of 3rd Avenue SW will be open to vehicles.
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MONON GREENWAY UNDER CITY CENTER DRIVE
If you plan to walk or ride your bike to the event, please note that Phase 3 of the Monon Boulevard expansion requires the closure of the Monon Greenway at the tunnel under City Center Drive.
The detour route is shown in green on the map and is accessible by pedestrians and cyclists only.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #2 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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