DiwaliSA will illuminate Hemisfair and Arneson River Theater in downtown San Antonio on Saturday. From 4:30 p.m. to midnight, visitors can enjoy the food, music and traditions of India at the free Festival of Lights, now in its 16th year.

The City of San Antonio and nonprofit AnujaSA are partnering to present DiwaliSA as a culture-rich event featuring traditional Indian dances representing the states of India, entertainment, food and crafts. The event also includes a celebratory lighting along the River Walk, a river parade, an Indian bazaar, henna stations and a fireworks display to end the night.

According to a city press release, the tradition of Diwali marks a triumph of light over darkness and an opportunity for Hindus to begin a new year by embracing personal knowledge, truth and perseverance.