- December 7, 2025
The colorful dancers from Vancouver Pars National Ballet entertain the crowd at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Vancouver Pars National Ballet members danceat the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Three-year-old Arianna and 18-month-old Artin Pelluru, of Longwood, celebrate the Persian New Year with food and drinks at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Behrouz Banadori and Mahnaz Talebzaden, of Orlando, pose in a cut-out at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Onlookers take photos and recordings of the dancers at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Azita Farshehi, of Orlando, makes a traditional barbecue chicken under the cover a tent at the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
Barsa Miirmehdi and Susama Ra, of Orlando, enjoy some friendsat the fifth-annual Nowruz Festival held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17. Photo by Anthony Boccio
A celebration of the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year was held at the Casements on Sunday, March 17, despite scattered showers.
The traditional Iranian festival featured the Vancouver Pars National Ballet, live music and cultural programs, as well as a kids zone. Various vendors selling Iranian and Middle Eastern foods and desserts were available to visitors. The event was presented by the Iranian American Society of Daytona Beach and was free and open to the public.
