Deepika Padukone to lead India Day Parade in New York

The beautiful Deepika Padukone would be leading as a Grand Marshal at 28th India Day Parade in New York to celebrate India’s 61st Independence Day on 17th August.

Organised by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the parade begins from Madison Avenue in Manhattan, culminating at a venue where cultural and entertainment programmes are held.

The parade, biggest celebration of India’s independence outside India, attracts around 50,000 people.

FIA President Yash Paul Soi said at a kick-off meeting Tuesday at the Indian consulate in New York that former president APJ Abdul Kalam has also been invited.

Last year, it was Priyanka Chopra , who had the honour of leading the parade while Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams was the Guest of Honour.

Set up in 1981, FIA is a large, influential umbrella organisation of the Indian American community in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The parade is organized to project Indian Americans’ progress and unity with other communities.

With Deepika leading the parade, there would be many joining it not just for patriotic reasons but also to see the gorgeous beauty sashaying down the