This is the Federation of Indian Associations twenty-fourth India Independence Day
Parade and festival event, celebrating the 56th year of India's independence from
British rule. This 3,50,000 member organization bring members from the Tri-state
area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) to Manhattan's, Madison Avenue for
this India Independence day celebration.
As New Yorkers gather along the procession route, this event treads it's way along
Madison Avenue to *Madison Square Park, for a festival of culture. Here, a variety of
tasty Indian meals can be had while preparation moves forward at the 'Cultural Stand'
for this event. In what will be a stream of exciting classical and folk dancers. View
and enjoy a selection of pictures of this another India Independence Day celebration
in New York City melting pot.
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*Not
to be confused with Madison Square Garden.
