Grand Marshall Sejal Sharma, parade organizers, elected representatives, and community leaders on the lead float .
Leaders from diverse communities enthusiastically celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India
QUEENS, NY (TIP Reporter): India Day Parade in Queens, New York was organized on August 16, 2025 by FBIMA, with actress Sejal Sharma as the Grand Marshall. President Denzil George, Parade Chairman Koshy Thomas and several elected officials attended the parade, which was witnessed by thousands who lined up the route of the parade.
Chairman of the Parade Organizing Committee Koshy Thomas addresses the gathering. Present on the stage are the Grand Marshal Sejal Sharma, President of FBIMA Denzil George, elected representatives, and community leaders.President of FBIMA Denzil George spoke on the occasion with the Grand Marshall Sejal Sharma, elected representatives, and community leaders by his side
Many prominent Indian American community leaders joined the parade. Among them were Dr. Hari Shukla and his wife Kirti, who have been patronizing the parade since its inception.
There was enough entertainment for all ages. For the children in particular, there were a couple of games and rides which attracted many kids.
Grand Marshall Sejal Sharma congratulated the gathering on India’s 79th Independence Day and said she was happy to be at the parade with the wonderful Indian community.Hari Shukla was honored for his support for the Parade. Seen in the picture, from L to R : Koshy Thomas, Sejal Sharma, Dr. Hari Shukla, Denzil George, and an Executive Committee Member.
Over the years, the Queens India Day Parade has been growing in size, and the organizers this year, in particular, President Denzil George and Parade Chairman Koshy Thomas, expressed the hope that more and more people will join the parade next year, which is an occasion to celebrate the freedom of India.
Dr. Hari Shukla and his wife Kirti Shukla hold the Tricolor while leading the car caravan in the parade.
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