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UTSAV Diwali Gala

October 25th, 2025

Held annually, the Indo-American Society of Peoria and PJ Dance Academy present the USTAV Diwali Gala.
This is a celebration unlike anything the community has ever seen. Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and the human ability to overcome.

Date: October 25th, 2025
Location: Peoria Civic Center – Prairie Home Alliance Theatre
Theatre Lobby Opens 4:00 PM
Theatre Opens 4:30 PM 
Performance Starts 5:00 PM
Post Show Fireworks 6:45 PM
Gala Social Hour 7:15 PM
Gala Dinner 8:00 PM
 
CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH US!
The evening will be comprised of a special performance of “Alice In Wonderland” from the extremely talented PJ Dance Academy and will conclude with a gala dinner.

EP!C is a light in the community for so many families and we felt compelled to help continue their spark. Proceeds from the event with directly benefit their mission.
We appreciate your generous contributions in support of expressing this cultural display and experience for the community while giving back to those with cognitive differences.
Guests can participate by attending the Performance and the Gala or may come just to see the show, which is family friendly.

We can’t wait to see you!

Tickets can be purchased for the Gala which will include the Performance prior, or they can be purchased for the performance only. All guests will be able to view the firework show after the performance.

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