2027 date coming soon · Balboa Park, San Diego
Pakistan Independence Day
Wear green and white. Bring the whole family. Celebrate 14 August with San Diego's Pakistani community: music, poetry, youth performances, food, and cultural vendors.
What to expect
- The national anthem, performed by our young musicians
- Youth performances: songs, speeches, poetry, and dance by San Diego's Pakistani American kids
- Live music from community artists
- Awards honoring community service
- Food and a cultural bazaar: Pakistani cuisine, clothing, jewelry, henna, and calligraphy
- Distinguished guests from the Pakistani consulate and California civic life
Get involved
| Perform | Auditions open in July for singing, speeches, poetry, dance groups, and instruments | Audition → |
|---|---|---|
| Sell | Booths for food, fashion, jewelry, henna, and crafts | Apply → |
| Sponsor | Presenting, Stage, and Youth Awards packages | Sponsor → |
| Volunteer | Set-up, welcome desk, stage crew, photography | Sign up → |
2024 highlights
Green, white, and full of heart
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, we celebrated at Balboa Park with special guests including Asim Ali Khan, Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles; Farrah N. Khan, Mayor of Irvine; and Ali Sajjad Taj, President of the League of California Cities. Our young performers opened with the national anthem on violin and brought the crowd to its feet with "Dil Say Pakistan" and "Pasoori." Coverage by Bole TV and Pakistan Link.
W-10: replace with 2025/2026 highlights
Read the story →Past celebrations
2024 Balboa Park · 2021 (Consul General Abdul Jabbar Memon, chief guest) · 2018 · others
Thank you to our sponsors
Independence Day 2024 sponsors. Logos with permission (W-24) · Become a sponsor
Membership
Be part of the house.
Members keep Pakistani culture alive in San Diego, and get early RSVPs, member pricing, and a say in what we do next.