IAALV - Indian American Association of the Lehigh Valley

10/12/2026

🪔 A Heartfelt Thank You from IAALV! 🪔

What a wonderful Diwali celebration! ✨ A huge thank you to our amazing community for making this past Saturday’s IAALV Diwali event such a success!

From our talented performers and enthusiastic participants to the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, this celebration was truly a team effort. ❤️ Every dance, every detail, and every helping hand played a part in bringing this special day to life.

To everyone who helped plan, organize, set up, serve, coordinate, and clean up — and to all the families and community members who came together to celebrate — THANK YOU! Your time, talent, energy, and support are what make IAALV so special.

Diwali is all about light, joy, and togetherness, and our community truly brought that spirit to life. 🪔💛

📸 The memories continue! Photos from the event will be shared on our page and website soon. Stay tuned!

Thank you for being part of the IAALV family and for helping us celebrate our culture, strengthen our bonds, and build a vibrant community together.

With gratitude,
IAALV ❤️🪔

10/10/2026

On September 26th, 15-year-old Aakash Prakash was seriously injured when a large tree branch fell on him during cross-country practice in Allentown. He suffered severe brain and spinal injuries and remains in critical condition on life support.

His family is facing an incredibly difficult journey, and we ask our community to come together to support them. Donations will help with Aakash’s medical care, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery needs. No contribution is too small.

Please consider donating and sharing the fundraiser, and keep Aakash and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

This donation drive is being run by IAYG - Indian American Youth Group.

Dear Friends and well wishers, On Saturday, September 26th, … Prakash Balasubramani needs your support for Stand With Aakash Through His Critical Recovery

10/07/2026

As Pennsylvania proudly recognizes October 2026 as Hindu Heritage Month, this is a meaningful moment to celebrate not only our traditions, but also the growing presence and contributions of our community.

Every gathering strengthens our connection. Every celebration keeps our traditions visible. Every contribution helps pave the way for greater awareness and recognition for generations to come.

As we look forward to celebrating Diwali a little earlier this year, let us continue to gather, celebrate and contribute -carrying the light of our heritage toward an even brighter future.

The strength of any celebration lies in the community that shows up for it. After all, recognition begins with presence and your presence matters most.

Bring your family. Invite your friends. Let’s create beautiful memories together.

Reserve your tickets and come cheer on the incredible talents who have put their hearts into preparing an event filled with joy, culture, and entertainment! ✨

https://iaalv.org/events/diwali/

09/26/2026

✨ IAALV DIWALI 2026 ✨

🪔 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Saucon Valley High School
2100 Polk Valley Road, Hellertown, PA 18055
⏰ 12 PM – 8 PM

Get ready to light up the Valley! 🌟 IAALV Diwali 2026 is more than a celebration—it’s a day to come together, reconnect with friends and family, celebrate our rich Indian culture, and create wonderful memories with our community. ❤️

🌸 12–1 PM | Social Hour
Come early, catch up with friends, meet new people, and enjoy some light snacks as we kick off the celebration.

🎶 1 PM onward | Culture • Community • Celebration
An afternoon filled with music, dance, culture, laughter, and the incredible talent of our community!

🍽️ 5:30 PM | Dinner is Served!
No celebration is complete without good food! Join us for dinner and continue the evening with your IAALV family and friends.

🎟️ DON’T WAIT — GET YOUR TICKETS!
Make sure you and your family are part of this special celebration. Tickets are available online:
🎟️ BUY DIWALI 2026 TICKETS⁠

🪔 Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your festive spirit!

Let’s make this Diwali a day filled with happiness, connection, laughter, culture, and community pride.

✨ One community. One celebration. One unforgettable Diwali! ✨

Get your tickets. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🇮🇳🇺🇸 IAALV — We care for the community we live in.

09/16/2026

🪔VENDORS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ✨🪔

Showcase your business at IAALV Diwali 2026 and connect with our vibrant Lehigh Valley community! 🎉

📅 October 10, 2026
⏰ 1–9 PM
📍 Saucon Valley High School

💰 Vendor Rates:
🏠 Home-based & Small Businesses — $100/table
🏦 Real Estate, Banks & Similar Businesses — $250/table

✨ Limited tables — reserve yours early! *No food vendors at this event.*

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.iaalv.org

Come celebrate. Connect. Showcase. Shine! 🪔✨

08/26/2026

Join us for IAALV’s Bipartisan Meet the Candidates Night!

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn more about the issues that shape our community.

Take an active role in shaping the future—attend, register, and participate in the conversation! 🙏🏻

🗓️ Register now: https://iaalv.org/bipartisan-meetup/

Let’s come together, listen, engage, and make our voices heard. 🇺🇸

Event Date: September 12th, 2026 Event Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Event Venue: Upper Macungie Community Life Style Center, Grange Park

08/16/2026

🇮🇳 Celebrating India’s Independence Day in Allentown!

It was a great honor for IAALV and the Indian community to come together and celebrate India’s Independence Day in front of Allentown City Hall. It was especially meaningful to share this occasion with the wonderful people who support and value our community.

We were honored to be joined by Matt Tuerk - Mayor of Allentown
Ryan Mackenzie - U.S. Representative, Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca,
Mike Schlossberg - Pennsylvania State Representative, 132nd District.
Razin Karu - Executive Director, PA Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian American & Pacific Islander Affairs,
Sunny Ghai - Upper Macungie Township Supervisor
Bob Brooks- Democratic candidate congress PA 7th District
Nadeem Qayyum - Northampton County Council Member, At-Large
Jay Rohatgi - Parkland School Board Director

Our heartfelt thanks to all our esteemed guests who joined us . Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership with the Indian-American community.

As we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity, let us continue to work together to build a brighter future for our children, our communities, and generations to come.

🇮🇳 Jai Hind!🇮🇳

Photo Credit: Puran Baru