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PIX: Parineeti, Arjun at India Day Parade in New York

Last updated on: August 17, 2015 18:22 IST

The Bollywood stars lead the India Day Parade in New York.

 

Arjun Rampal and Parineeti Chopra led the Independence Day celebrations in New York over the weekend.

 

Arjun was the Grand Marshal while Parineeti was the guest of honour at the 35th Indian Independence Day Parade held at Madison Avenue.

Arjun also rang the traditional Closing Bell at NASDAQ at the Times Square. Click here to see the pictures.

 

Parineeti, seen here with Harayana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, gives a thumbs up to Indian-origin New Yorkers, who participated in the parade. 

 

The actress shows off some of her filmi moves at the ceremony. 

 

Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan joins the parade.

 

Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag waves at the crowds.

 

Quite a few children participated in the ceremony, which included cultural and dance shows. 

 

Photographs: Paresh Gandhi