Onam week celebrations closes on August 30; VP to flag off closing day procession
The Onam Tourism Week celebrations in Kerala are set to conclude on August 30 with a grand procession featuring various cultural floats and art forms. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan will flag off the event, which will involve significant traffic and security measures.
Why it matters
This event showcases regional cultural heritage and state-level tourism promotion efforts.
After showcasing the rhythm and elegance of Keralam’s classical, folk and ethnic art traditions before a larger audience, the Onam Tourism Week Celebrations will conclude here on Sunday (August 30, 2026) with the iconic closing-day pageantry.
Vice-President (VP) of India C.P. Radhakrishnan will flag off the procession at 5 p.m. from Lok Bhavan.
Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan and Transport Minister C.P. John will attend the ceremony, according to an official statement on Saturday.
The procession will pass through the heart of the city covering Vellayambalam, Museum, Palayam and Statue before concluding at East Fort.
The procession will feature around 69 floats and installations by various government departments that showcase Keralam’s growth as a society, its traditions and culture, and socially relevant issues.
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