About us
In person Bollywood Dance Parties for Portland Desi's, any and all BIPOC, LGBT+ & allies. Previous dance experience is not necessary, come enjoy good tunes, good vibes & be part of a vibrant community.
Looking forward to dancing with you all.
Hosted by DJ Prashant
http://instagram.com/dreamprashant
This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so.
Every month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place on second Fridays at The Secret Society.
- Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, check our Indian drink specials & socialize with meetup friends.
Henna by donation all night long
Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm.
Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor.
★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★
Teleport to the dream city, Mumbai, home to the alluring Bollywood film industry at the Jai Ho! Dance Party.
Jai Ho! (victory to you) is a dance party featuring authentic and crossover Indian Dance Music (Bollywood & Bhangra). It has a new flavor (theme) every month.
Jai Ho! is a celebration of Bollywood Music & Dancing, it's not just a dance party, it's like being in a Bollywood Musical. It's an invitation to be goofy, to smile, make friends on the dance floor, to sing & dance all night long!
Dance lessons, dance performances and LIVE singing – make Jai Ho! an experience where anyone and everyone joins the fun and dances, regardless of age, culture or nationality.
Enjoy the photos from our previous parties here, download the music played at our parties here & the videos here.
The man behind Jai Ho! is the Choreographer, DJ & Singer - Prashant, hailing from Mumbai, India, Prashant is celebrated as one of the most exuberant & energetic Bollywood entertainers in North America.
This meetup is organized by Bollywood Dreams Entertainment.
★ Bollywood Dreams Entertainment (LLC) ★
Founded to enrich NW's Musical Experience by producing authentic Indian Entertainment events!
Mumbai born President, Prashant Kakad (Cornell Alum, and former Intel Engineer) is the multi talented face of BDE. A Singer, DJ, and Dance Instructor, his mission is to enrich the U.S. musical experience by drawing and presenting the best talent, straight from India.
In addition to Jai Ho!, BDE produces high quality wedding & corporate events!
Upcoming events
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NEON Holi Glow Party | DJ Prashant | Bollywood EDM | Portland
The Den, 116 SE Yamhill Stree, Portland, OR, US𝐍𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 at Portland’s favorite rave hub – The Den – with 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓 on Bollywood x EDM duty all night. Expect blacklight madness, neon face paint, and non‑stop Desi beats turning the floor into a packed, color‑soaked Holi rave till 1:45 AM.
𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 & 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤: Non‑stop Bollywood, Punjabi, and EDM bangers by DJ Prashant – the same high‑energy Desi Rave / Holi glow sound that’s lit up Portland’s nightlife again and again.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Think full neon immersion – blacklights, glow accessories, dance performances, pro photos, and Holi‑inspired moments built for the squad that wants to dance, scream‑sing, and glow all night.
𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 & 𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐫Come dressed to GLOW in neon and get adorned with on‑site neon face paint under wall‑to‑wall blacklights at The Den. Tickets include glow‑in‑the‑dark accessories and party favors while supplies last, plus special Holi performance moments to keep the energy peaking.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Friday, February 27, 2026
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 9 PM – 1:45 AM
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: The Den, 116 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97217, United States
𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐲: 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓 – host & curator of Portland’s Jai Ho! / Desi Rave nights
𝟐𝟏+ 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘: Valid physical government ID required for entry
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓 is an ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and community organizer based in Portland, known for turning venues into Bollywood‑style dance musicals with interactive, high‑energy sets. His mission is simple: bring communities and cultures together on the dance floor and keep you dancing longer and harder than you thought possible.
▶︎ Instagram: [https://instagram.com/dreamprashant]
▶︎ YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmVWwmOzhE97W4F5yRLXy8g]
▶︎ More: [https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant]
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬, 𝐓&𝐂𝐬 & 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬Photos & videos captured at the event may be shared on Bollywood Dreams / Jai Ho! channels and used to promote future events; you may receive an email with party photos and be added to the mailing list.
No refunds or chargebacks; Bollywood Dreams is not liable for any injury or theft during or after the event.
Past party vibes: [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...]
☾ 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐉𝐀𝐈 𝐇𝐎! 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘Jai Ho! is “the most joyful dance party experience” across the U.S. since 2010, transporting crowds into a Bollywood‑style musical with interactive moments and non‑stop beats from the East. Founded by Prashant and friends, it celebrates Indian music and dance while welcoming all backgrounds to the floor.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬Facebook: [http://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty]
Instagram: [http://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty]
YouTube: [http://youtube.com/jaihoparty]
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬For weddings, corporate events, or private parties with full Bollywood / glow‑party energy, connect via [http://dreamsperfected.com] to build your own custom night.
4 attendees
HOLI - Portland's Festival of Colors at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Courthouse, 700 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR, US𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈 – 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬
Dress in white & play with colors at HOLI, a massive celebration to welcome Spring at Pioneer Courthouse Square – with performances, food & drink, local vendors, 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & more. Join thousands in the center of downtown Portland for a joyful, all‑ages day of color throws, South Asian music, and community vibes.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭– Live dance & music performances all day
– Big, unified color throws with organic color powders inspired by traditional Indian Holi
– Food & drink vendors plus local market stalls around the Square
– 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & friends on the decks with Bollywood, Punjabi & global Desi hits
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Multiple dates – see details & tickets:
[https://www.portlandholi.com]
All ages welcome; families & kids encouraged. Free to attend; colors/food/drinks available for purchase.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 – ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer & community organizer, known for turning venues and public squares into joyful Bollywood‑style dance experiences.
➳ Instagram: [https://instagram.com/dreamprashant]
➳ More: [https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant]
𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐨! 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲Facebook: [https://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty]
Instagram: [https://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty]
YouTube: [http://youtube.com/jaihoparty]
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬Want your own custom Bollywood / Anti‑Valentine’s‑style night? Reach out at [http://dreamsperfected.com] to co‑create a memorable shindig.
2 attendeesHOLI - Portland's Festival of Colors at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Courthouse, 700 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR, US𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈 – 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬
Dress in white & play with colors at HOLI, a massive celebration to welcome Spring at Pioneer Courthouse Square – with performances, food & drink, local vendors, 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & more. Join thousands in the center of downtown Portland for a joyful, all‑ages day of color throws, South Asian music, and community vibes.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭– Live dance & music performances all day
– Big, unified color throws with organic color powders inspired by traditional Indian Holi
– Food & drink vendors plus local market stalls around the Square
– 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & friends on the decks with Bollywood, Punjabi & global Desi hits
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Multiple dates – see details & tickets:
[https://www.portlandholi.com]
All ages welcome; families & kids encouraged. Free to attend; colors/food/drinks available for purchase.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 – ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer & community organizer, known for turning venues and public squares into joyful Bollywood‑style dance experiences.
➳ Instagram: [https://instagram.com/dreamprashant]
➳ More: [https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant]
𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐨! 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲Facebook: [https://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty]
Instagram: [https://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty]
YouTube: [http://youtube.com/jaihoparty]
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬Want your own custom Bollywood / Anti‑Valentine’s‑style night? Reach out at [http://dreamsperfected.com] to co‑create a memorable shindig.
1 attendee
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