Independence Day Float Parade Attracts Thousands

Independence Day Float Parade Attracts Thousands NEW YORK – Indian pride was on display Sunday as tens of thousands took part in the 42nd annual India Day Parade on Madison Avenue However, this year's event sparked controversy because As New Yorkers kick off Indian Independence Day celebrations with the raising of the flag in Times Square on Thursday, the upcoming weekend parade is marred by a float that some say is anti-Muslim

Independence Day Float Parade Attracts Thousands (RNS) — The India Day Parade marched celebrating India’s independence from British colonial rule in 1947 Thousands of New Yorkers lined the parade route adorned in orange, green, and Thousands of people flocked to the city centre and Sarafina Mitchell Independence Day is a national holiday in Jamaica which commemorates 6 August 1962, the day the country gained independence A group representing Indian American Muslims has withdrawn its float from New York City’s annual India Day Parade on Sunday to be a celebration of independence and secularism A float in Sunday’s upcoming India Day Parade in New York City that celebrates largest of its kind outside of India, with tens of thousands of people turning out to see Bollywood celebrities

Independence Day Float Parade Attracts Thousands A group representing Indian American Muslims has withdrawn its float from New York City’s annual India Day Parade on Sunday to be a celebration of independence and secularism A float in Sunday’s upcoming India Day Parade in New York City that celebrates largest of its kind outside of India, with tens of thousands of people turning out to see Bollywood celebrities which she feels contradicts the purpose of an Independence Day parade Describing herself as a “very religious person,” Mysorekar said she understands why this float would be a source of pride JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM – New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos are celebrating unity this Pueblo Independence Day The historic day recognizes one of the few successful Native American revolts against Spanish The float, slated for inclusion in Sunday’s parade, depicts a Hindu temple in India that was built on the site of a mosque torn down by religious extremists By Liam Stack and Anusha Bayya A In our conversations with a cross-section of young Indians ahead of Independence Day, one thing became clear: they are politically aware and keen to do their bit for the development of the nation

Parade Floats American Flags Float July 4 Independence Day 4th Of which she feels contradicts the purpose of an Independence Day parade Describing herself as a “very religious person,” Mysorekar said she understands why this float would be a source of pride JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM – New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos are celebrating unity this Pueblo Independence Day The historic day recognizes one of the few successful Native American revolts against Spanish The float, slated for inclusion in Sunday’s parade, depicts a Hindu temple in India that was built on the site of a mosque torn down by religious extremists By Liam Stack and Anusha Bayya A In our conversations with a cross-section of young Indians ahead of Independence Day, one thing became clear: they are politically aware and keen to do their bit for the development of the nation The Federation of Indian Associations in the US organizes a special parade paying tribute to Indian traditions and culture along with the help of several Bollywood celebs who are invited to add