Long Island Hicksville Idp Parade

Long island Indian American community joined at the parade and culture program in Hicksville, Long Island to celebrate 72 nd Anniversary of India’s Independence.

As our Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modiji and team, get together Planning for the prestigious Independence day in India on August 15 th , following the footsteps, the Founding leaders of IDPUSA Bobby K. Kalotee, Indu Jaiswal, Mohinder Taneja, Kamlesh Mehta, President Beena Kothari, Businessman Vimal Goyal along with many esteemed community leaders, Past President Peter Bheddah, American Indian Forum, Trustees, board members and many others came together to Celebrate India’s Independence on August 9 th.

Joe Saladino (Supervisor of Town of Oyster Bay) and with many others county officials and Nair Devadasan (Community General Counsel) Community Affairs Team/Consulate General of India, New York, Judge Doulas J Lerose, Judge Collin O’Donnell, New York State Assemblyman Michael Montesano, addressed the crowd Thanking and specially recognizing Indu Jaiswal, Beena Kothari, Mohinder Taneja and all IDP USA 2018

Committee members, founders, sponsors, media, honorees, supporters, well-wishers and volunteers,
Who strives day and night to make the event a huge success in a very short time period. “As diversified and Secular India is, this parade is attended each year by diversified and secular community leaders regardless of nationality and religion.”. Long Island air filled with orange, white and green balloons — the colors of India’s flag, cultural dancers,
Elected officials, dignitaries marched at India Day Parade in Hicksville, celebrating India’s independence from Britain.

The parade crossed in front of several residents celebrating ties to both countries by singing Indian and US National Anthems and rallying behind cheers of being proud and caring Indian- Americans. The parade’s grand sponsor Mr. Peter Bheddah, HAB Bank, Indus American Bank, Patel Brothers, Curry Club from Stony Brook and many more sponsors and volunteers. IDP honored Indian American community members Andy Mansukhani, Rajeev Chaudhary,Roopam Maini,Rizwan Quershi,Simran Katyal,Nitin Ajmera,Shalu Chopra,Sanjay Patel,Rajni Gandhi,Krishnashree Gandgam.

Culture Chair Indu Gajwani and team presented Children’s performances which rocked and drew attention to everyone that attended. Attendees could also see live performances including traditional dances to Indian music and several artists and Surprise beauty and talent exhibitors.

Our main goal is to bring all communities and cultures together under one umbrella.