Indian American Community Services (IACS) condemns the racism and hate displayed by a couple of individuals carrying offensive placards at the Diwali celebration at Seattle Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
We are deeply grateful for the courage and unity shown by attendees, including some Kraken fans, who made sure those spreading hate were removed from the event. We also thank the event’s host, Latha Pat, and the participants who carried on the festivities with remarkable strength.
We urge our city governments to act quickly. If you need support or resources after this or a similar incident, please reach out to IACS.
In this season of light, we continue to wish for joy and for building bridges across our communities.
