Madhu Patel
CHICAGO: The Federation of Indian Association (FIA) Chicago Executive Board and Trustees, briefed media on July 27 2021 about the upcoming India Independence Day Celebrations. The meeting held at Udupi Restaurant in heart of India Town Devon avenue, was addressed by the FIA board members, directors and trustees. They exchanged ideas on how to reach out to the larger community and how to make the 2021 India Independence Day events a grand success.
FIA President Rajesh Patel briefed the media about all three major events.
Friday, August 13, 2021, at 6:00 PM
- Independence Day Gala Banquet
- Event Chair: Iftekar Shareef
- Venue: Fairfield Inn & Suites, 700 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173
- Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 10:30 AM
- Independence Day Parade
- Event Chair: Smita Shah
- Venue: Devon Ave & Western Ave Intersection
Monday, August 16, 2021, at 10:30 AM
- Flag Hoisting Ceremony
- Event Chair: Lion Hina Trivedi
- Venue: Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Special emphasis is being given to honor Indian military veterans and patriotic themes during the gala banquet. They appealed to the Indian-American community to gather in large numbers and pay respect to our motherland and those who sacrificed everything for their motherland.
