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18 AUGUST 05, 2022

IDP USA confirms DCG Varun Jeff and

film star Prachi Tehlan as Grand Marshals

Parade organizers thanked the officials of Nassau County and Town of Oyster Bay

for their cooperation in holding a safe and successful parade

OUR BUREAU New York born Prashantt will also Parade organizers thanked the pam Maini. Sunil Hali, whose media
do a surprise act. officials of Nassau County and Town properties include Radio Zindagi
Garden City, NY
Highlighting the Unity in Diver- of Oyster Bay for their cooperation in and The Indian Eye, reiterated his
or the India Day Parade of sity theme of the parade, President holding a safe and successful parade. ongoing pro bono support for publi-
Long Island set for August Vimal Goyal said that there will be Harry Malhotra, Director South cizing the parade. Realtor Raj Jaggi
F7 in Hicksville, Deputy Con- banners of all 28 states of India, and Asian Business & Development - promised a truck vending free ice-
sul General of New York, Dr Varun India lovers have been requested to Town of Oyster Bay, who shared the cream to children.
Jeph, has consented to join as Grand walk behind the banners of their re- stage at the event, promised all help. IDP Secretary Pradeep Tandon
Marshal, it was announced at a press spective states and come dressed up Other speakers shared the en- proposed a vote of thanks. Promi-
conference held at the Mint restau- in their state’s traditional attire. thusiasm in the community about nent attendees included Vibhuti Jha
rant on July 26. Past President Mukesh Modi an- the parade being held this time in the and Sanjeep Jindal, both of whom
IDP USA President Vimal Goy- nounced that Sudhir Parikh, Chair- landmark 75th anniversary year of are candidates this year for New
al and Adviser Mukesh Modi told the man of Parikh Worldwide Media, will India’s independence and exhorted York assembly, albeit from different
media that the EQ (entertainment join the parade with his wife. Modi people to throng the parade route districts.
quotient) of their 11th India Day is wanted the public to note the parade and help monetarily by buying raffle The press conference was at-
soaring as famous Bollywood actress route change. Starting at 2 pm from tickets for which attractive prizes in- tended by prominent media houses
and sportsperson Prachi Tehlan will Hicksville Community Center at Carl clude laptops and large TV sets. The including ITV Gold, Jus Punjabi and
be the Celebrity Grand Marshal, Street West, the parade will go along ladies sang patriotic songs. Bharat Preetnama TV. Tabla performance
and Guests of Honor are the singing Broadway North before turning left Mata Ki Jai rang the air. was given by Aryan Rishi. Indian and
sensation Shibani Kashyap and Hol- on John Street to culminate at 125 Speakers at the well-attended American national anthems were
lywood/Bollywood actor Prashantt West John Street, where the food dinner event included IDP Chair sung by Anoushka Rishi, accompa-
Gupta. Shibani will perform for an and other stalls will be set up as well Indu Jaiswal, Past President Bee- nied by Aryan Shah on saxophone.
hour at the entertainment stage as a children’s carnival area. There is na Kothari, Sr Vice President Bina
where the parade will culminate. ample LIRR parking nearby. Sabapathy and Vice President Roo- Continued at next page... >>

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