NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) \u2014 The India Independence Day Parade and Festival returns for its 44th year on Sunday in New York City.<\/p>\n
The event celebrates India’s independence with one of the largest cultural parades held outside the country.<\/p>\n
\u00a0More Local News\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The parade kicks off at 12 p.m. on East 39th Street and Madison Avenue and ends on East 26th Street and Madison Avenue around 4 p.m.<\/p>\n The annual celebration draws hundreds of people across the boroughs and features performances, Bollywood celebrities, cultural programs and more.<\/p>\n The free festival also highlights the flavors of Indian cuisine with more than 45 food vendors.<\/p>\n Expected street closures for the 44th Annual India Day Parade in NYC<\/p>\n Madison Avenue between 38th Street and 27th Street<\/p>\n 27th Street between Park Avenue South and Fifth Avenue<\/p>\n Madison Avenue between 24th Street and 26th Street<\/p>\n 26th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue South<\/p>\n Nicole Alarcon is an award-winning digital content producer. She has covered local news for the tri-state area since 2021. She joined PIX11 News in 2026. See more of her work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n