Monday, August 19, 2013

Indian Independence Day Parade 2013

The annual Indian Independence Day Parade marched down Madison Avenue in Manhattan yesterday featuring marching bands, dancers, civic organizations, pipe bands and floats depicting Indian culture. India became independent from British rule on Aug. 15, 1947. Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare, flagged off the parade. Mayoral candidates Christine Quinn, Joe Lhota and John Catsimatidis also joined the colorful celebration of Indian Independence Day.


11 comments:

  1. Hi I was Miss India NJ, PA, & DE. I was wearing a sash and crown and I was in pink please let me know if you have anymore pictures please to agupta345@yahoo.com

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  2. I'll check if I have more photos of you, Miss India!

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  3. Hi i was miss teen india ny-secomd runner up,miss teen india usa...i was in the light pink in the center of the miss i dia float..I was also wondering if you had anymore pictures of me? My email is kmalhtra93@yahoo.com Thanks

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  4. H, my son was the little police officer, just wanted to know if you had any more pics of him. Thank You.

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  5. Hi Nirmala,
    I have two more photos of your son, one showing him salute, and another shot of his back showing POLICE on his uniform while waving at people. Let me know if you want them and I can send the images to you. Gothamist.com also has a photo of him.
    Thanks.

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  6. Thank you for replying, I would love to have those pic. You did a great job with the pics. Nirmaljodhan123@gmail.com

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  7. Hi - I am mother of the girl dressed in white saree as mother India. Please let me know if you have anymore pictures or email it to shravanthi.t@gmail.com

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  8. Hi i was THE FIRST EVER MISS TEEN INDIA NEW YORK..i was in the right wearing the orange outfit...you can email at patelneha62@yahoo.com

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  9. Excellent post. 68th independence day is coming soon. happy independence day to all my indian friends.

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