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# Ipswich's Holi Festival returns to Alexandra Park this April
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/ipswich-holi-festival-returns-to-alexandra-park-this-april/
- Published: 2026-02-04T08:03:56.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T14:50:45.000Z
- Description: Ipswich Borough Council will host the town's annual Holi Festival of Colour on Sunday, 12 April 2026, from 12:00-16:00 at Alexandra Park, with free entry and activities for all ages.
- Author: Nicola Sebastian
- Tags: News, Events & Things To Do, #article, Ipswich & Suffolk Indian Association, Jane Riley, #Import 2026-03-16 14:43

**Why it matters:** The event celebrates the arrival of spring and brings together residents and visitors of all ages to experience one of Ipswich's most vibrant and colourful cultural celebrations.

**The details:** Delivered in collaboration with the [Ipswich & Suffolk Indian Association](https://www.ipswich.co.uk/tag/ipswich-suffolk-indian-association/), the free event will feature:

- Free coloured powder for traditional colour throwing
- Henna hand-painting with intricate designs
- Authentic Indian food stalls
- A marketplace filled with crafts and cultural items
- The opportunity to take part in traditional offerings by bringing coconuts and grains to place on the bonfire

Attendees are encouraged to wear old clothing if they plan to join in the colour throwing.

**By the numbers:** The Holi Festival has been celebrated in Ipswich since 2013 and attracted around 2,500 people last year.

**What they're saying:** Councillor Jane Riley, Ipswich Borough Council's portfolio holder for culture and customers, said: "We're delighted that Alexandra Park will once again host this year's Holi Festival, one of the most colourful free events in the Ipswich cultural calendar. This festival is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to come together to celebrate everything that's good about Ipswich."

**The bottom line:** Alexandra Park will once again be transformed into a joyful, family-friendly space alive with colour, music, dance and community connection as Ipswich celebrates its annual Holi Festival.

**[Find out more](https://www.ipswichentertains.co.uk/holi-festival/?ref=ipswich.co.uk)**

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