The Redmond Indian Association will host its 10th annual Diwali Festival from 4-10 p.m. on Saturday at Evergreen Middle School, 6900 208th Ave. N.E.

According to its website, the event is a “festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil — and the glory of light.”

The festival will feature:

• Traditional reception

• Above and Beyond Award

• Music and a dance performance

• Catered Indian buffet

• DJ playing Bollywood music

• Contest prizes, painting and Rangoli

• Kids’ activities

• Raffles

• Portraits

Gov. Jay Inslee, Sen. Andy Hill and King County Council member Kathy Lambert have been invited to join the festivities. For more information, visit www.redmondindianassociation.org/

This festival is amongst the largest Diwali events in the western United States, according to the association, and about 1,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.