India Day Parade kicks off in in Manhattan

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- The world's largest India Day Parade outside of India kicked off Sunday afternoon in New York City.

The parade began at 12 p.m. at 38th Street and Madison Avenue.
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More than 150,000 people watched the parade which runs from East 38th Street to East 27th Street.



At the end of the route, there will be a food festival and cultural programs.

This year's parade will celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's independence.
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