Organised by Rugby Indian Association, the Diwali celebrations took place from 2pm to 7pm and included traditional Indian dance and music, and dozens of market stalls selling Indian food and drink, and traditional crafts and artefacts.
And one of the highlights of Sunday's Diwali celebrations was a Lantern Parade through the town centre, led by dhol (a traditional Indian drum) players and joined by Coventry's Scottish Pipe Band.
The parade reached its end in High Street, where the Mayor of Rugby - Cllr Nooria Sayani - switched on the Diwali lights.
Cllr Sayani said: "The Diwali celebrations were a fantastic example of our community coming together to share culture, friendship and joy.
"The colourful performances, lantern procession and festive atmosphere created a truly memorable occasion.
"It was an honour to join the celebrations and switch on the Diwali lights as we marked the Festival of Lights together."
Cllr Ish Mistry, one of the organisers of the event, paid tribute to everyone who supported the celebrations.
"This was a truly amazing event, generating significant footfall for the town centre while bringing people together and creating a real feel-good factor across Rugby," Cllr Mistry said.
"It demonstrated what can be achieved when communities, volunteers and organisations work together.
"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all our volunteers and performers, who played a vital role in the success of the event, as well as Rugby Borough Council and Asda for their valued support."
