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India Festival USA Independence Day

India Festival USA Independence Day
August 17, 2025
Broadview Heights

India Fest USA


The mission of India Festival USA is "Bridging Cultures, Generations, & Communities". Bharat Kumar founded India Festival USA (IFUSA) in 2010 and also serves as President and Executive Producer of the event. We caught up with him at their event on August 17, 2025, the weekend of India Independence Day in the city of Broadview Heights, Ohio. He says that India Festival USA is a proud believer in the power of unity and that they have strived to reach out to the diverse population in NE Ohio, and promote diversity, inclusivity and integrity. They celebrate diversity through one-day of togetherness and display the rich culture and diversity of two of the greatest nations on earth - India and USA. Watch the short video.



The day began with a parade around the grounds which included representatives from various cultures and groups. Watch.



India Festival USA Parade 2025

India Festival USA Parade 2025

India Festival USA Parade 2025

India Festival USA Parade 2025

India Festival USA Parade 2025

India Festival USA Parade 2025


Then over 50 civic and community leaders gathered on the stage to sing the national anthems of the USA and India.



50 civic and community leaders gathered on the India festival USA stage to sing the national anthems of the USA and India

50 civic and community leaders gathered on the India festival USA stage to sing the national anthems of the USA and India

50 civic and community leaders gathered on the India festival USA stage to sing the national anthems of the USA and India

50 civic and community leaders gathered on the India festival USA stage to sing the national anthems of the USA and India

50 civic and community leaders gathered on the India festival USA stage to sing the national anthems of the USA and India

Dr. Sravanthi Ennala served as MC of the event and gave her welcoming remarks.

Dr. Sravanthi Ennala

Dr. Sravanthi Ennala


Then IFUSA founder Bharat Kumar gave his remarks.

Bharat Kumar

Bharat Kumar


Broadview Hts. Mayor Sam Alai welcomed the crowd.

Broadview Hts. Mayor Sam Alai

Broadview Hts. Mayor Sam Alai

Broadview Hts. Mayor Sam Alai presents proclamations


The Mayor presented proclamations to the leaders. Watch.



Then leaders from over 50 community and cultural organizations gave brief descriptions of their organizations. This was followed by cultural programs, food and fun. Here are a few more photos.

AIPNO group

Food at India Festival USA

India Festival USA group

India Festival USA group

India Festival USA group

India Festival USA group

India Festival USA group

India Festival USA group

India Festival USA sign

Don't miss the 16th annual India Festival USA on September 13, 2025.

India Festival USA

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