Minissha Lamba is the flag bearer for Independence Day in LA

India’s Independence Day is celebrated across the United States—showcasing India’scultural diversity and rising economic growth.

Every year the Independence Day Parade witnesses a number of celebrities from India, rightfrom Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone to Bipasha Basu. Thisyear the sexy siren Minissha Lamba will be the grand Marshal of the parade andwill represent India by being the flag bearer at the Parade.

“Every year the atmosphere is charged with festivity and vibrancy of Indian culture,with many people waving the tricolor and quite a few dressed in the colors ofthe national flag. It is the best parade I have seen, and I am so very excitedabout being a flag bearer and representing India at the Independence Day paradeat Los Angeles.” says Minissha Lamba

August 15th is a very important day in the lives of Indians. The Indian Americancommunity, spread across the United States, takes pride in celebrating IndiaDay every year; honoring their mother land also depening their commitment andbond to India. The India Day Parade in Los Angeles, marking the celebrations ofIndia’s Independence Day, has become an increasingly popular event and attractslarge crowds around the New York region, making it the biggest such eventoutside India. This year will be no exception. Over 50,000 people came towitness the showcasing of the rich cultural extravaganza at Los Angeles on 10thAugust, 2012.