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16 AUGUST 28, 2026

New York celebrates India’s 80th

Independence Day with 44th India Day Parade

New York Governor Kathy Hochul, elected representatives, Indian Consulate officials,

dignitaries and members of the Indian-American community participate in the iconic event

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ew York, NY
The 44th India Day Parade was held
Nin 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 In-
dia’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 Jer-
emy Cooney, as the Indian-American community
came together in a “vibrant celebration of India’s
Independence Day.”
“The @IndiainNewYork float highlighted In-
dia’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 In-
dia-US partnership.”
According to its official X handle, the Feder-
ation of Indian Associations New York-New Jer-
sey-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 “A beautiful gesture celebrating the enduring ment, Members of Provincial Parliament of Ontario,
in the colours of the Indian Tricolour. bonds of friendship between India and the United members of the diplomatic corps, community and
The Consulate General of India in New York, States,” it said. diaspora leaders, and friends of India from business
in a post on X on Sunday, said, “India’s 80th Inde- Meanwhile, the Consulate General of India in and cultural spheres.
pendence Day was celebrated across New York as Boston said Deputy Consul General Shruthi Puru- According to the post on X, addressing the
iconic landmarks, including the Empire State Build- shotam joined the Indian-American community in gathering, Consul General Mahavir Singhvi high-
ing, Grand Central Terminal, Niagara Falls and Newton, Massachusetts, for India Day celebrations. lighted “India’s journey over the past eight decades
Bloomberg’s New York headquarters, were illumi- “Celebrating India’s vibrant spirit in Newton, and its growing global footprint” and reflected on
nated in the colours of the Indian Tricolour.” MA!” the Consulate General said, adding that the “deep bonds that connect India and Canada.”
“A vibrant tribute to India@80 and the enduring the event highlighted the new Consulate’s role in High Commissioner Dinesh K Patnaik also attend-
bonds of friendship between India and the United strengthening India-US ties. ed the event.
States,” it added. It said Newton Mayor Marc Laredo “applaud- The Consulate General said the evening was
In another post, the Consulate General ex- ed the Indian American community’s invaluable marked by “pride, gratitude and camaraderie”,
pressed on Monday, “Sincere gratitude to Hon’ble contributions to Newton.” along with cultural performances celebrating In-
Governor of New York @KathyHochul for illumi- Meanwhile, in Canada, in Toronto, the Consul- dia’s heritage and traditions.
nating iconic buildings and landmarks across New ate General of India hosted a special Community “Thank you to all our friends and partners across
York State in the colours of the Indian Tricolour on Reception to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, Canada who joined us in celebrating this milestone
the occasion of India’s Independence Day.” bringing together Ministers, Members of Parlia- of India@80,” it said.

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