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Philadelphia Rathayatra (Festival of Chariots)
Eakins Oval, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA
Devotees of Philadelphia's ISKCON temple pull three hand-built wooden chariots down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to Eakins Oval, followed by a free vegetarian feast, classical Indian dance and live music. The Festival of Chariots has run in Philadelphia since the 1970s, among the longest-running Rathayatra celebrations in the country. The 2026 parade and festival is set for September 26.
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