{"id":6321,"date":"2015-10-14T10:05:49","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T16:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northlands.com\/?p=6321"},"modified":"2016-02-22T08:52:42","modified_gmt":"2016-02-22T15:52:42","slug":"northlands-hosts-brand-new-td-diwali-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northlands.com\/?p=6321","title":{"rendered":"Northlands hosts brand new TD Diwali Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Tickets now on sale for the \u2018Festival of Lights\u2019 at Northlands Park November 6 &amp; 7<\/strong> <\/em><\/h3>\n<p><strong>EDMONTON, AB<\/strong> \u2013 On November 6 and 7, Northlands Park Racetrack &amp; Casino will be home to a two day celebration of Diwali, the annual Indian Festival of Lights celebrated across the world each fall. Tickets are now on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketmaster.ca\/event\/11004F48914B25E2\">online<\/a> or by calling 1-855-985-5000.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c<em>Northlands Park isn\u2019t just a great venue for horse racing<\/em>,\u201d said Tim Reid, President &amp; CEO, Northlands. \u201c<em>Open 363 days a year, the track plays host to a variety of events and celebrations including the inaugural TD Diwali Festival,\u201d <\/em>said Reid. \u201c<em>Whether you celebrate the Festival of Lights every year or are interested in learning more about its culture and tradition, join us at Northlands Park for what is sure to be an exciting weekend.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The two-day event features free and ticketed events that celebrate Diwali and educate guests on South Asian culture and tradition. The following events will take place from November 6-7.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TD Presents <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northlands.com\/event\/td-presents-diwali-bollywood-dance-night\/?instance_id=11054\"><strong>Diwali Bollywood Dance Night<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>Friday, November 6<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>9 p.m. \u2013 2 a.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>Playbook Lounge, Northlands Park Racetrack &amp; Casino<br \/>\n<strong>Tickets:<\/strong>$10 on Ticketmaster<\/p>\n<p>The Festival of Lights begins with an exciting dance celebration in the Playbook Lounge, featuring a live DJ, food, drinks and all the bedazzling excitement of Bollywood\u2019s biggest and brightest dance numbers provided by Bollywood Beats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TD Presents <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northlands.com\/event\/td-presents-a-diwali-afternoon-celebration\/?instance_id=11058\"><strong>Diwali Afternoon Celebration<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>Saturday, November 7<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>1 \u2013 5 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>Second Floor, Northlands Park Racetrack &amp; Casino<\/p>\n<p>Northlands Park dedicates itself to the Hindu Festival of Lights this November 7 with what is sure to be one of the biggest and brightest days of the year! Free parking and free admission will get you great food, exclusive shopping opportunities from local vendors and the chance to take part in free workshops presented by Bollywood Beats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TD Presents <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/northlands.com\/event\/td-presents-a-diwali-evening-gala\/?instance_id=11056\"><strong>Diwali Evening Gala<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>Saturday, November 7<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>6 p.m. \u2013 2 a.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>Paddock Theatre, Northlands Park Racetrack &amp; Casino<br \/>\n<strong>Tickets:<\/strong>$100 on Ticketmaster<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the Festival of Lights in grand style in Northlands Park\u2019s Paddock Theatre, where guests will dine on exquisitely prepared Indian food and enjoy special entertainment provided by Bollywood Beats and South Asian Arts Movements. 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