News release
A large-scale celebration of color, culture and community service is scheduled come to the Santa Clarita Valley on March 7 as the Child Rights and You America Los Angeles Action Center presents Holi 2026 – Festival of Colors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Castaic Lake.
The family-friendly event will bring together residents from across the SCV and greater Los Angeles area for an afternoon of music, dance, Indian cuisine, children’s activities and the traditional community color throw, while raising awareness and funds in support of children’s rights, according to a news release from CRY.
Holi, widely recognized as the Festival of Colors, marks the arrival of spring and celebrates unity and new beginnings. Through this event, the local community will be connected to CRY’s global mission to ensure that every child has access to education, healthcare, proper nutrition and protection from child labor and child marriage, the release said.
Local volunteers, students, families and community partners have contributed to planning the event.
Event activities include: a live Bollywood DJ and open dance floor; community color play celebration; authentic Indian food; games and activities for children and families.
Each registered participant will receive a color packet. Outside colors will not be permitted for safety and environmental reasons.
Proceeds will benefit CRY, a global nonprofit that works to: enroll children in school; improve access to health care and nutrition; prevent child labor and child marriage; and strengthen families for long-term stability.
The event is to be held at Castaic Lake Recreation, Area B15 — Timberland, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic. To register and find more information, go to events.cryamerica.org/events/crylosangeles2026.
