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Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Celebrates Indian Independence Day With Vibrant Parade

Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square was a sea of color and festivity on Sunday as over 100,000 attendees gathered to celebrate Indian Independence Day.

The grand parade, marking the largest annual event for the Indo-Canadian community in Canada, featured a lively display of cultural pride and unity.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and various ministers and mayors joined in congratulating the city’s 1.8 million-strong Indo-Canadian population.

Indian Consul General Siddhartha Nath, along with Indian-origin federal minister Anita Anand and Ontario Assembly member Deepak Anand, led the ceremonial flag unfurling.

A Key Event For Toronto’s Indian Community

The parade transformed Toronto’s downtown into a vibrant celebration of Indian culture.

A procession of 10 truck floats, each showcasing the diverse heritage of 20 Indian states, wove through the city’s central roads.

Accompanied by the rhythms of five drum bands, the floats however highlighted the rich traditions and colorful diversity of India.

Vaidehi Raut, the head of Panorama India; a coalition of diaspora organizations in the Greater Toronto Area explained the logistics behind the parade.

“We have floats representing two states each to ensure smooth flow through the city,” she said.

Indian Consul General Siddhartha Nath praised the event’s representation of India’s unity in diversity.

“This parade by Panorama India is a testament to our country’s fundamental principle of unity. It’s wonderful to see such enthusiastic involvement from various community and diaspora organizations,” Nath further remarked.

Prithpal Singh Chagger, representing the Punjab Pavilion, shared the significance of their float.

“We’ve showcased the rich history and diverse facets of Punjab. Winning first prize last year was an honor, and we aim to continue celebrating our heritage with pride.”

The celebrations however featured over 70 stalls offering a range of Indian delicacies, artifacts, and other items.

Various cultural troupes provided entertainment, showcasing India’s music and dance traditions to an enthusiastic audience.

The Indian Independence Day parade however remains a pivotal event for Toronto’s Indian community, reflecting their cultural vibrancy and enduring heritage in Canada.

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Mankrit Kaur

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