Festival of Chariots 2026

The Festival of Chariots, or Rathayatra, celebrates Indian and Hindu culture. The festival is in St. Augustine on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with colorful parades, live entertainment, vegetarian food, dancing, art vendors, and more.

The Rathayatra festival originated in the ancient city of Jagannatha Puri in India to celebrate the Hindu Lord of the Universe.

View the vibrant Festival of Chariots parade downtown along King Street, beginning and ending at the Plaza de la Constitución.

In addition to the parades and other festivities, the festival features a vegetarian feast highlighting Indian cuisine, music, a dramatic presentation, art vendors, a magic show, face painting, and henna tattoos.

Celebrate the many dynamic threads that make up St. Augustine's local culture. This free event is fun for the whole family.

Admission: Free

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: The Festival of the Chariots is along King Street, and the Harinam Procession is on St. George Street. Other festival activities take place on the Plaza de la Constitución. All are in historic downtown.

Call (352) 316-4560 or visit the website for more information.

Parking

Paid parking is available at the downtown parking garage, next to Francis Field.

Free parking will be available at 198 & 212 West King Street, at the intersection of U.S. 1 and King Street - known as "Broudy's Lot."

For alternative parking options when the park-and-ride shuttle is not available, please visit here.