15K views · 319 reactions | Happening now: Chaharshanbe Suri fire jumping at the Kingston Memorial Centre. A traditional Iranian festival, this is seemingly the first time the event has been observed publicly in Kingston! Full story to come tomorrow. Video by Taylor Tye. | Kingstonist | Facebook

Chaharshanbe Suri is the ancient Persian festival marking the last Wednesday before Nowruz. This celebration symbolizes purification and the triumph of light over darkness. Join the Tricity Iranian Cultural Society tonight at Town Centre Park from 5-9PM to honor this festival with fire dancing, live music, and a market. Don't miss out on this community event! #ChaharshanbeSuri #CommunityCelebration @tcic.ca @tricitynews | Jinny Sims | Facebook