Indian Independence Day celebrations in New York Tri-State area culminate in Guinness World Record
A Guinness World Record for the "Largest Flagpole Number" was set at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey, on Saturday
On August 15, 2026, India's 80th Independence Day was celebrated in the New York tri-state area, culminating in a Guinness World Record. Over 1,300 U.S. flags, surrounded by Indian tricolours forming the number 250, were arranged to honor America's semiquincentennial anniversary. The event took place at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, New Jersey, and was organized by the Consulate General of India in New York, the Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-NE, and Zoho.
The Guinness World Record for the Largest Flagpole Number was set during this joint celebration, highlighting the strong bond between India and the U.S. The event was attended by Indian-American community members, elected officials, and business leaders, including New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell and U.S. Congresswoman Anilia Mejia.
The Indian Consulate in New York, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, and prominent U.S. landmarks illuminated in Indian colours also participated in Independence Day celebrations, underscoring the enduring friendship between the two nations.
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