October 26, 2003
Source: Amarillo Globe-News
http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/102603/new_diwali.shtml
On October 26, 2003 the Amarillo Globe-News reported that "about 250 people packed the Indian Association of Amarillo Hall to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights that signals the end of the Hindu calendar with almost three hours of traditional Indian dances in bright traditional Indian costumes."