In Queens on Sunday, the Phagwah Parade was back in Richmond Hill to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi

“The most amazing part of coming out to this parade, is to see all human beings as one. The colors represent spring awakening,” said Lisa Singh, who had a float in the parade with her family.

It's also known as the "festival of colors," and with good reason.

“Being around all of our people here, building the morale among our community, this is the blessing, Holi, it’s all about blessing,” said Jeany Persaud, a community activist who was taking part in the parade on behalf of One Guyana, an initiative that promotes Guyanese identity.

The parade Sunday is organized by the Indo-Caribbean community in Queens, and runs down Liberty Avenue.

Holi is a major Hindu holiday. The colorful powders symbolize joy and rebirth.

Paradegoers share the love by throwing and tossing colorful powder on themselves and each other including on the face.

“Someone is putting it on you, you can feel the love,” said Persaud.

Singh’s brother, Greg Singh, who also attended the parade, was spreading the powder on community members. He said he loves the energy at this parade.

“Spread the love, it’s a festive time, we just love doing this because this is our heritage. We grew up doing this as youngsters, so right now, we have to put this out so the young generations can carry on this tradition. It’s a wonderful thing. This is our culture, we got live it up!”

It's a chance to let loose, to welcome spring and be among community, coming together to share the joy that is Holi.

Ralph Tamesh, president of the Indo-Caribbean Federation, was also there. He said he believes the colors represent unity.

“Everybody enjoys it, the color, the powder, and everything … We look forward to this every year. This is the day everybody is coming together, it brings the whole community together,” he said.

The holiday also represents the triumph of good over evil. This is the 37th edition of the Phagwah Parade in Richmond Hill.