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Mandira Bedi flags off I-Day parade in New Jersey

Last updated on: August 10, 2009 

Image: Mandira Bedi
Photographs: Paresh Gandhi

Independence Day came early for those living in the American city of New Jersey, as Mandira Bedi flagged off the India Day Parade on Saturday at Oaktree Road, Edison.

Mandira Bedi flags off I-Day parade in New Jersey

Image: .
Photographs: Paresh Gandhi

Mandira seems to take her role as grand marshall very seriously as she mingled with other revellers at the event.

 

Mandira Bedi flags off I-Day parade in New Jersey

Image: A float at the parade

Every year the Indian Business Association celebrates Indian Independence in Edison with a colourful parade followed by cultural programmes.

Mandira Bedi flags off I-Day parade in New Jersey

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Edison -- also called Little India -- saw many Indian Americans taking part in the parade.