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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  JUNE 26, 2026     |  The Indian Eye 16

                                              15TH INDIA DAY PARADE USA 2026

                Curtain Raiser Draws A Full House, Kicking Off

               Preparations For A Grand Celebration Of India’s

                                    80th Independence Anniversary

            OUR BUREAU                        stated that the India Day Parade has  Day Parade USA as one of Long Is-  dian Americans. He encouraged ev-
                                              become one of the region’s most sig-  land’s premier multicultural celebra-  eryone to work together to preserve
            Mineola, NY
                                              nificant  celebrations  of  Indian  heri-  tions and their continued support for  cultural traditions, engage younger
                  he Curtain Raiser of the 15th  tage, bringing together people from  the Indian American community.  generations, and showcase the beau-
                  India Day Parade USA 2026  all backgrounds to honor the values    President Vimal Goyal highlight-  ty and diversity of India.
            Twas held at the Theodore Roo-    of freedom, unity, diversity, and com-  ed the significance of the India Day   President Mr. Vimal Goyal paid
            sevelt Executive & Legislative Build-  munity service. He also recognized  Parade as a celebration that unites  special tribute to Mr. Venus Bhasin,
            ing, 1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola,  the dedicated leadership of President  people of all backgrounds in the spir-  stating,  “I  would  like  to  recognize
            New York, before a packed audience  Deepak Bansal Ji and President Vi-  it of friendship, inclusion, and service  Mr. Venus Bhasin, who has not re-
            of more than 250 attendees, with ad-  mal Goyal Ji for their tireless efforts  and called upon community organi-  ceived the due appreciation and rec-
            ditional  guests  standing,  reflecting  over the past three years in making  zations, businesses, and families to  ognition he deserves in the past. He
            the tremendous enthusiasm and sup-  the parade bigger, stronger, and  participate wholeheartedly and make  has been a great supporter of India
            port of the Indian American commu-  more impactful each year.       the 15th India Day Parade USA the  Day Parade USA for several years,
            nity.                                 The event was graced by the  biggest and most successful parade in  bringing  numerous sponsors and
                The  event  officially  launched  presence of distinguished public offi-  its history.            helping raise substantial funds for
            preparations for the 15th India Day  cials and dignitaries, including Hon.   Founder  Mr.  Bobby  Kalote  re-  the organization. He is truly a devot-
            Parade USA, which will commemo-   Steven D. Rhoads, New York State  flected  on  the  inspiring  journey  of  ed son of Mother India.” The audi-
            rate the 80th Anniversary of India’s  Senator, 5th Senate District; Hon.  the India Day Parade and expressed  ence responded with a warm round
            Independence and celebrate the rich  Jennifer DeSena, Supervisor, Town  appreciation to all volunteers, spon-  of applause in appreciation of his
            heritage, diversity, and contributions  of North Hempstead; Hon. Jake  sors, and community leaders whose  longstanding service and dedication.
            of the Indian American community.  Blumencranz, Member of the New  dedication and hard work have trans-   President Mr. Deepak Bansal
                The evening commenced with  York State Assembly, 15th Assembly  formed the parade into one of Long  emphasized the importance of recog-
            a welcome address by Mr. Pradeep  District; Hon. Elaine Phillips, Nassau  Island’s premier cultural celebrations.  nizing individuals who have selfless-
            Tandon, General Secretary, India  County Comptroller; and Shri Tse-     President Mr. Deepak Bansal  ly served the community and stated
            Day Parade USA, who thanked the  wang Gyaltson, Consul (Community  thanked the community for its con-  that India Day Parade USA is proud
            distinguished guests, community  Affairs), Consulate General of India,  tinued support and emphasized that  to honor community leaders whose
            leaders, sponsors, media partners,  New York. Their presence under-  the India Day Parade has become a  contributions have strengthened and
            and volunteers for their support and  scored  the  significance  of  the  India  symbol of pride and identity for In-  Continued on next page... >>

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