Q: What is the Color Walk?
The Hudson River Color Walk is a fitness walk from Pier A park in Hoboken to the Holi Hai Color Festival venue at Montgomery Street in Jersey City . The walk starts at around 10:30 AM and is approximately 1.5 miles. Part of the walk will be along the scenic Hudson Waterfront, hence the name. Participants will need to Register for this walk at Eventbrite. Participants will be given a Surati Holi T-shirt and bottle of water. Click here to register for the Event
Q: Who can attend Surati HoliHai?
Everyone, all ages, from all walks of life, all races, all religions are welcome join us in celebration of this wonderful festival. The theme of Surati HoliHai is FUN IN DIVERSITY.
Q: What time does the festival/event start and when does it end?
The Surati Holihai Festival will start at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 20, 2023, and will continue through 8:00 PM. A RAIN DATE will be announced in the event inclement weather is forecast.
Q: How does one get to the festival venue?
The Surati Holihai Festival will be celebrated at Montgomery Street near the Exchange Place Plaza in Jersey City. The venue is accessible via PATH, NY Waterways, and Hudson Bergen Light Rail. Refer to our Where Page for a detailed map of the venue. Street parking (not always available) and parking garages are available in and around the venue. Driving Directions to the Venue
Q: Where can I buy colors for the festival?
Nominally priced Holi Color packets will be available for purchase at Surati booths at the venue. Color packets can be purchased by means of Cash or Credit/Debit Cards. There will be bag checks and NO OUTSIDE COLORS WILL BE ALLOWED.
Q: Will food be available at the festival?
Various food vendors will be available at the festival selling a variety of cuisines. We will publish a tentative list of the vendors before the event.
Q: Will alcohol be available at the festival?
Alcoholic beverages will be sold at the festival. In order to purchase alcoholic beverages, a valid State/Gov issued ID is mandatory. There will be multiple bars and a beer truck from where beverages will be dispensed. The organizer in collaboration with the JCPD will reverse the right to serve alcoholic beverages.
Q: Will bathrooms at the festival?
Porta-potties will be placed on site for the Surati Holihai visitors.