FREMONT, CA: For the 21st Festival of India and Parade, FIA has invited Bollywood star Jimmy Shergill to be the Grand Marshal. Jimmy Shergill is known for his Bollywood and Punjabi movies. Some of his hit movies are “Munna Bhai MBBS”, “Dangerous Ishq”, “Saheb Biwi aur Gangster” and “Mohabbatein”.
Keeping with the FIA Festival tradition, Sniti Mishra, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa sensation will be the Chief Guest and lead the Bollywood musical extravaganza.
For past 20 years, FIA organized Festival of India has come to symbolize the unity, integrity, culture and best of the things that are hall mark of Indian community in Bay area. Celebrated over two days, this festival coincides with Indian Independence day celebration and has many popular and well sought after segments such as health fair, grand parade, Bollywood celebrity as Grand Marshal, kids talent programs, cultural programs representing cross section of India and a Mela that features best of offers for Indian community.
Visitors can enjoy mouth-watering chaat, instantly made Jalebis, attractive jewelry, trendy clothes, and discounted local merchandise.
This year the festival is celebrating Centenary of Gadar movement, 150th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and 100 years of Bollywood. Some of activities planned are kids’ contests and exhibitions.
Parade floats are getting ready, participants are practicing to give best performance at cultural programs, sponsors and booths are excited to give their best deals and best names in Bay Area are getting their best recipes ready for 21st Festival of India and Parade to be held on August 17 and August 18 at 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA.
Given above events, this year’s Festival of India is turning out to be a pan south Asian event. FIA has invited everyone to come together and make this a grand success. There are several opportunities to get involved: Booths, Events, Floats, Showcases, Cultural programs, Sponsorships and raising community awareness and participation.
Visit fiaonline.org or call 510-565-9993 for more details!
Ritu Maheshwari
India Post News Service
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