Kannada Float in the 2017 India Day Parade
Float representing Karnataka state in the 25th Anniversay India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The float was designed and constructed by Kannada Koota of Northern California.
Kashmir Hindu Foundation in the 2017 India Day Parade
Marchers carrying signs and banners in support of the Kashmir Hindu Foundation in the 25th Anniversay India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. Protesters in support of the Khalistan movement protesting the India Day Parade are shown in the background.
Odisha Float in the 2017 India Day Parade
Float depicting the Paika Rebellion and representing Orissa state in the 25th Anniversay India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The float was designed and constructed by the Orissa community in the Silicon Valley region.
Procession in the 2017 India Day Parade
Procession of floats representing the Telugu community and the Sindhi community in the 25th Anniversary India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The parades are surrounded by other parade marchers and onlookers.
Telangana Float in the 2017 India Day Parade
Float depicting a handloom in the 25th Anniversary India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The float was designed, constructed, and staffed by members of the Telangana Cheneta, the Telangana State Handloom Weavers Society.
Uttar Pradesh Float in the 2017 India Day Parade
Float representing Uttar Pradesh state in the 25th Anniversary India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The float was designed and constructed by the Uttar Pradesh Mandal of America, a registered non-profit based in Milpitas, CA.
Khalistan Protesters in the 2017 India Day Parade
Protesters of the 25th Anniversary India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The protesters, who protest the India Day parade every year, customarily carry signs and banners condemning the government of India. The protesters support the Khalistan (sometimes also spelled as Khalastan) movement, a Sikh separatist movement.
Khalistan Protesters' Aerial Sign in the 2017 India Day Parade
An aerial sign was visibly flown above the 25th Anniversary India Day Parade in 2017 in Fremont, CA. The aerial sign was sponsored by protesters of the annual parade who support the Khalistan movement, a Sikh separatist movement.