Mallika Sherawat and Khuda Baksh were the main attractions

HICKSVILLE,  NY (TIP): The 12^th IDP USA India Day Parade on August 27,  with a record number of floats and booths, clearly indicated the efforts of the organizers and the participation of the community.

As before, the Grand Marshals and sponsors extended greetings on the occasion before the parade started. Those who addressed the gathering included Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino, Grand Marshals Naveen Shah, Harry Singh Bolla, Harshad Shiv Bhai Patel, and the celebrity Grand Marshal Mallika Sherawat. The Consulate General of India was represented by Consul Community Affairs Mr. Achanthodiyal Kesavan Vijayakrishnan.

Co-Presidents Deepak Bansal and Vimal Goyal also spoke on the occasion. IDP Founder Bobby Kalotee welcomed and thanked the dignitaries and celebrities  for their presence. The parade started from Patel Brothers  and ended at LIRR Parking lot on West  John Street in Hicksville where around 35 booths and an  entertainment stage were set up.  Well known singer Khuda Baksh regaled the visitors with his melodious singing.