People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, US. A carnival float featuring Ram Mandir was also part of the parade.

Patriotic songs were played as the people participated in the India Day Parade. People carried Indian flags and were seen playing dhols and dancing as they participated in the parade.

Religious songs were played as the float moved on the roads during the carnival. The float, made of wood, largely depicts the Ram Mandir a grand pink sandstone temple built for Lord Ram in the city of Ayodhya. The whole structure of Ram Temple, which was made of wood, was decorated with flowers.

The 18-foot long, nine-foot wide and eight-foot height float has largely been carved out in India and has been shipped by air cargo to participate in the parade.

The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony after the hour-long rituals in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who led the ceremony on January 22 in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

The parade marched down Madison Avenue from East 38th Street to East 27th Street in the city. In addition to the parade, there was also a festival with a stage for cultural performances and over 45 booths and food vendors.

According to the Federation of Indian Associations, the parade featured more than 40 floats, over 50 marching groups and over 30 marching bands, along with celebrities and dignitaries. Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha was the grand marshal, and the guests of honour included Indian actor Pankaj Tripathi and Member of Parliament Manoj Tiwari.