NEW DELHI: The 44th India Day Parade was held in New York City to celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day, bringing together New York Governor Kathy Hochul, elected representatives, dignitaries and members of the Indian-American community.
The Consulate General of India in New York, in a post on X on Monday, said, “Celebrating India’s 80th Independence Day at the iconic India Day Parade in New York City!”
The Consulate General said Hochul was joined by elected representatives and other distinguished dignitaries, including New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney, as the Indian-American community came together in a “vibrant celebration of India’s Independence Day.”
“The @IndiainNewYork float highlighted India’s growing strengths in trade, technology and development, while showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage and tourism,” it said.
The Consulate General also extended “Special thanks to @FIANYNJCTNE for organizing this grand celebration of India and the enduring India-US partnership.”
According to its official X handle, the Federation of Indian Associations New York-New Jersey-New England (FIA NY-NJ-NE) is one of the oldest and largest non-profit grassroots umbrella organisations, established in 1970.
The celebrations extended beyond the parade, with iconic landmarks across New York illuminated in the colours of the Indian Tricolour.
The Consulate General of India in New York, in a post on X on Sunday, said, “India’s 80th Independence Day was celebrated across New York as iconic landmarks, including the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, Niagara Falls and Bloomberg’s New York headquarters, were illuminated in the colours of the Indian Tricolour.”
“A vibrant tribute to India@80 and the enduring bonds of friendship between India and the United States,” it added.
