Festival of Chariots – Venice Beach – Santa Monica, California – 08/02/09

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August 2nd, 2009

Event
Festival of the Chariots - LA
When
Sunday, August 2, 2009
TBD - Free and open to all. - All Ages
Where
Venice Beach, California, USA 90401
Other Info
The 33nd Annual Festival of the Chariots will roll into Venice Beach on Sunday, August 2, 2009. The festival commences at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and proceeds south on Main St., with three fully decorated, four-story chariots leading a colorful parade toward the Ocean Front Walk Plaza.

The Festival of the Chariots includes a free feast for thousands, free entertainment and exhibits and booths all bringing together the finest in Indian culture. The festival celebrates Lord Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, and is put on by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The Festival of the Chariots is now performed in every country across the world and dates back thousands of years to Jagannatha Puri, India.

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2 Comments on “Festival of Chariots – Venice Beach – Santa Monica, California – 08/02/09”


  1. JohnH says:

    Yeah, that was my question as well! The band playing right next to the skate park.

  2. Hollie says:

    What is the name of the band who played at the Festival today? Around 4:30?



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