Eastern Florida State College Collegiate Veterans Society Benefits from Indiafest Colour Run 3K
By Space Coast Daily // February 28, 2025
Indiafest has something of interest for everyone
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Eastern Florida State College Collegiate Veterans Society recently received a $10,000 donation from the 2025 Indiafest Colour Run 3K organizers.
This exciting addition to the annual Indiafest event was held on Sunday, February 2, at the Holy Trinity Upper School Campus. More than 200 participated, and Eastern Florida State College faculty, staff, and students volunteered to ensure the event’s success.
The presentation was made at a post-event sponsorship dinner on Saturday, February 22, in the Student Union on the Eastern Florida State College Melbourne Campus.
“We are extremely grateful to Nina Gadodia and the Indiafest organizing committee for their generosity,” said college president Dr. Jim Richey.
“Student success is priority one for our college and scholarships can make a big difference, allowing students to get one step closer to their goals.”
The donation will be designated to the EFSC Foundation scholarship fund that supports student veterans, many of whom also are assisted by Eastern Florida State College’s Military and Veterans Service Center.
For more information about the EFSC Foundation, how to make a donation, or establish a new scholarship, visit foundation@easternflorida.edu or call 321-433-7055.
Indiafest 2025 Set for March 8-9 at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Will Benefit Charities Across Brevard
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Indiafest will celebrate its 28th Annual Festival on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9, at Wickham Park, located at 2500 Parkway Drive in Melbourne. It’s a fun family event that brings Indian culture, history, and tradition to the Space Coast.
Indiafest has something of interest for everyone, from hands-on activities for the youths, games for the little ones, shopping for the adults, yoga demonstrations, all-day entertainment, and mouth-watering Indian cuisine for everyone to enjoy.
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The Discover India booth will feature the theme by providing information and displays of various STEM contributions by India. The stage will come alive with all-day performances by local artists dancing to traditional folk, classical, and modern Indian music, while the fashion show will be the highlight of the day.
Take a chance at the Raffle to win prizes such as a TV, video game, dinner at a fine restaurant, movie tickets, a weekend at a resort, and more.
Join in on the 3k Colour Run at Holy Trinity K-12 School on February 2 at 7 a.m. to benefit military and veteran students at Eastern Florida State College. For registration and more information, CLICK HERE.
Visit the cooking booth to observe and sample some of the recipes that will be demonstrated there. The grounds will buzz with vendors selling rich, colorful ethnic garments, jewelry, and arts & crafts. One can indulge in exotic henna designs while the aroma of the tantalizing flavors of an array of Indian cuisine will entice the taste buds.
Today, as technology makes the world more accessible, appreciation of different cultures is more apparent than ever.
At Indiafest, you will take back a part of India’s rich culture, be it arts and crafts, food, jewelry, music, dance, or clothes. You will be transcended as you get a close-up view of this culture’s traditional and vibrant aspects. So, enjoy the 28th Indiafest – Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 10 at Wickham Park, Melbourne.
History
Started in 1996, with the curious and humble effort of this ethnic community, today, Indiafest is a symbol of cultural enrichment that is received with great enthusiasm.
One of the unique things about this festival is that it presents a different theme each year, showing various aspects of India. Last year, the team is ‘Zero to Infinity’, which will showcase India’s Math/Science/Technology contribution to the world, from zero to the decimal system and, ultimately, to the recently accomplished South Pole landing of the Moon. For information about this year’s theme, follow Indiafest on Facebook for updates.
An admirable factor of this festival is its commitment to giving back to the community. Indiafest is a non-profit cultural organization known for its charitable efforts to several local charities, including the parent organization, Manav Mandir, and aids in disaster recovery nationally and internationally.
With support from the community, the organization has raised and donated over $1.4 million to date. It also thanks the community for believing in its mission of spreading cultural harmony while helping worthy causes along the way.
In 2022, Indiafest started a $100,000 endowment scholarship with Eastern Florida State College to afford tuition for deserving students who need a helping hand. In 2021, the committee chose Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Brevard.
Last year, two organizations were selected – Aging Matters of Brevard, which serves meals to the senior population, and Children Hunger Project, which provides food to elementary school kids for the weekend who would otherwise go hungry.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and children under 5 are free. To avoid lines, tickets can be purchased in advance online at IndiaFestbrevard.org.
