- December 15, 2025
One lively gentleman dances to the beat of his own drum (Photos by Emily Blackwoood).
Arash Zarmehr and Sahar Salehi pose for a photo with Rana Attaran.
The M.E.C.A. Dance Ensemble performed multiple times during the event.
Many people posed for photos with the M.E.C.A. Dancers.
Zahra Mahdvar passed out tea during the event.
Fay Bahrami practices a traditional blessing.
The M.E.C.A dancers
The M.E.C.A dancers
The M.E.C.A dancers
Sofia Saraj, Shala Foroughi and Hahtar Malej
Mariam Davoodian gets her groove on.
Colorful outfits, delicious smells and traditional dancing is what draws over 2,000 people to Ormond Beach each year for the Nowruz Festival. Held at the time of the vernal equinox, the event is considered the start of the new year for most Iranians. The event was held by the Iranian American Society.
