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Indian Actor Allu Arjun to lead World’s largest India day Parade at NYC

The highlight of the festivities on Aug. 21 will be FIA’s two Guinness World record attempts, one for the most Flags flown in an outdoor event and the other for the largest Damru (2 headed drum) ensemble.

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July 18, 2022 . 4:00 PM

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and New England recently announced popular Indian actor Allu Arjun of ‘Pushpa’ fame as the Grand Marshall for their 40th Annual India Day Parade that will take place on Aug.21,2022 at Madison Avenue, New York City.

Grand Marshal : Pan India Super Star Allu Arjun at
The World’s Largest India Day Parade NYC by @FIANYNJCTNE to celebrate 75th Azadika Amrit Mahotsav at Madison Avenue , New York City on Sunday,21st,2022#IndiaDayParade #75thAzadikaAmritmahotsav #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/zJVBmfiiW2
— FIA NY-NJ-NE (@FIANYNJCTNE) July 15, 2022

President Kenny Desai made the announcement during the fourth Parade Council Meeting. “Allu Arjun, the Grand Marshal will lead the parade along with NYC Mayor Eric Adams and a host of other distinguished dignitaries and celebrities who will participate,” a news release from the organisation noted.