India is all set to celebrate the 77th Independence Day this August 15, and so are Indians in America. The way Indians abroad celebrate the Indian Independence Day is not different from the celebration at home. A lot of evidence about them being Indian to the core and nurturing their roots can be witnessed during Indian Independence Day events 2023 in USA. Like previous years, the month of August is full of Independence Day events for America’s Indian Diaspora.
This exclusive list of major Indian Independence Day 2023 events in USA is brought to you by Travel Beats, a leading overseas Indian community portal by Indian Eagle. These events not only celebrate the Independence of Mother India, but also Indian Americans’ roots, culture, and pride of being Indian to the core.
New York India Day Parade 2023
The New York Indian Day Parade is a special mention among the India Independence Day events 2023 in America. Scheduled to be held at Madison Avenue on August 20, the NYC India Day Parade is as important as the Diwali holiday in New York City. Billed as the world’s largest Indian event held outside India, the parade saw the attendance of over 200,000 people last year. New York Indian Day Parade 2022 also set Guiness Records for featuring the highest number of varied flags and also the largest damaru ensemble as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration.
The 41st India Day Parade 2023 will be led by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar from Bengaluru. Initiated in 1981 and organized by the Federation of India Association, the patriotic event was previously attended by some of India’s greatest legends from different walks of life, such as Raj Kapoor, A R Rahman, Anna Hazare, Ramdev Baba and Virendra Sehwag. FIA’s Empire State Building Lighting on August 15 is a must-watch.
Atlanta Festival of India 2023
Since the 50th Independence Day of India, Atlanta Indians have been organizing the Festival of India as one of the biggest Indian Independence day celebrations in USA. One of the best Atlanta Indian events 2023, the Festival of India is a cultural celebration of Indian history and heritage. Organized by the India American Cultural Association, the 27th Atlanta Festival of India 2023 is scheduled to be held on August 13 at the Gas South Arena, located around 28 miles from Atlanta. With music, shopping, feasting, cultural performances, yoga, health fair, seminars and senior citizen meetup on the card, Atlanta’s 27th Festival of India is all set for a spectacular celebration of Indian Independence Day.
Boston India Day Festival 2023
Organized by the Indian Association of Greater Boston, India Day Festival 2023 is one of the major Indian events in New England. Boston India Day Festival will be held on August 19 at Hatch Shell Memorial. ‘India the Trailblazer’ is the theme of the program this year, and hence, the Indian Association of Greater Boston will honor some trailblazers from the local Indian community. The IAGB’s India Day 2023 has an interesting lineup of cultural performances, including the ‘Raaga Unleashed’ concert. Also, a grand food meal will be organized for participants to relish Indian food.
Chicago India Day Parade & Celebration 2023
Indian Independence Day 2023 events in Illinois, USA include the most spectacular India Day Parade in Chicago. Organized by the Indian Community Outreach Organization, Chicago India Day Parade 2023 features a host of entertaining programs including fashion show and talent competition in the schedule. A one-mile parade with decorated floats, traditional Indian food, classical dance performance, modern music bands and fireworks are some of the attractions of the 9th Indian Independence Day celebration in Chicago.
A live performance by Daler Mehndi, a famous Indian singer known for his bhangra hits, will entertain attendees at the Chicago India Day Parade on August 13.
Fremont FOG India Day Parade, California
Celebrating whatever is Indian in and around Fremont is the objective of FOG India Day Parade & Fair 2023. One of the best Indian Independence Day events in California, Fremont’s Festival of India & Parade 2023 will take place on August 19 and 20 at Paseo Padre Pkwy. The celebration is a standout for its amazing India Day mela with more than 100 stalls and exhibits related to be put up by local Indian businesses dealing in different products and services, arts and crafts, literature and fashion. Dance competitions, health fair, and food fest are also a part of the two-day event.
- FOG India Day Mela: August 19 and 20 (10 am to 6 pm)
- FOG Dance Competition: August 19 910 am to 6 pm)
- FOG India Day Parade: August 20 (11 am to 1 pm)
Los Angeles India Independence Day 2023
The 24th Indian Independence Day 2023 in Los Angeles will be celebrated on August 26 in Birmingham Chatsworth High School. Indians of Southern California celebrate the Independence Day of India and other desi festivals with equal enthusiasm. Popularly known as Indian Independence Day Heritage Celebration, the event features a great selection of entertainment programs. The event venue will be dotted with food courts selling Indian dishes and shopping booths selling Indian ethnic dresses. Since 1999, Los Angeles’ India Independence Day celebration has been winning desi hearts.
Southern California Indians are eagerly looking forward to Air India’s nonstop service between Los Angeles and India, which is currently being planned as per reports.
Jai Ho! Indian Independence Day, Austin
Jai Ho! India Independence Day Celebration is what Indians in and around Austin are gearing up to with lots of enthusiasm. To be held on August 12 at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock, the event will feature a lively parade and lineup of spectacular cultural performances. At the celebration, you can groove to Bollywood music and DJ tunes and indulge in Indian food and shopping experiences.
India Day 2023 at Novi Michigan
Indians of Michigan get together to celebrate the Indian Independence Day as India Day in Novi, only 25 miles away from Detroit. Organized by India League of America (ILA), the India Day Michigan 2023 is more or less the same as other Indian Independence Day events in USA. Indian food, music, dance, and shopping are the major draws of the event which is to be held at Suburban Collection Showplace, Grand River Avenue, Novi. Michigan’s Indian Independence Day event is scheduled from 10 am until 8 pm on August 19.
There is no dearth of celebration for Michigan Indians. Turkish Airlines’ one-stop Detroit to India service will take off in November 2023.
Namaste India at Cincinnati, Ohio
Namaste India, one of the best Indian Independence Day 2023 celebrations in USA, will be organized by the India Cultural Association of Cincinnati, Ohio. Scheduled on 20 August at the historic Fountain Square, the 4-hour event is packed with dance and music performances depicting the cultural heritage of India. The community parade, a highlight of the evening, will be accompanied by live music. And since no celebration is quite complete without food, there will be many booths to serve delicious Indian food.
Portland India Festival 2023, Oregon
The India Festival of Portland is one of the most popular Indian Independence Day celebrations not only in Oregon but in USA. Organized by the India Cultural Association (ICA), it is a meeting point for Portland Indians to get together and celebrate their roots. Unlike other Indian events in Oregon, Portland’s Pride India Festival 2023 is out and out a cultural gala with an array of activities including live music, dance performance, rangoli making, kids’ craft workshop, gastronomic euphoria, etc. Get ready to be part of the festivity on August 6 at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Florida India Independence Day 2023
India Independence Day 2023 in Altamonte Springs is one of the best Indian events in Florida this year. Organized by Indian Horizon of Florida and Central Florida Indian Cultural Association, the event is held in remembrance of the Indian freedom fighters and their supreme sacrifice. Florida’s India Independence Day celebration will take place at Cranes Roost Park on 12 August. In a proud celebration of Indian art and culture, the event will host a plethora of cultural programs, art and craft booths, and food stalls as well.
Brought to you by Indian Eagle Travel, the above listing of the Indian Independence Day celebrations in USA is neither sponsored by any of the event organizers, nor endorsed by us.
There is also one in Washington DC on Sep 1st from 12PM-8PM at Bull Run Park Centerville, VA. Famous Bollywood celebrity will perform from 5PM.
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Celebrating India’s Independence Day in a foreign country is so Contradictory!
And then the same Indians welcoming the country’s PM outside India with Flags, Drums and Crackers!
That only means they want to be truly in India. Well, it is good patriotism only if they decide to go back and
get involved in some development projects there – schools/hospitals/libraries/garbage removal, etc.
On the same note, the financial flow from overseas if at all is mostly seen going towards family members back home and hardly any for these areas.
There are millions and millions in our Independent Country that are still looking for opportunities for good education, work and better living conditions. Let us learn to accept responsibility with this Freedom and do something for those deprived instead if possible!
Sorry, I might have started with a Complicated Hello but would like to end it with a Very Pleasant Bye for Now! 🙂
Hi AK! This is not 100% true. Many Indian immigrants give back to their communities in the home country. For instance, https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/doctor-uma-gavini-usa/