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Video: In A First, Indian Flag Hoisted Atop Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle On 79th Independence Day

In a historic milestone, the Indian flag was hoisted at Seattle’s famous 605-foot-tall Space Needle. The event was attended by the Consul General of India in Seattle, the Mayor of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, and other dignitaries from the city leadership.

by Tashika Tyagi
Video: In A First, Indian Flag Hoisted Atop Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle On 79th Independence Day

In an iconic first, the Indian flag was hoisted at Seattle’s Space Needle to mark India’s 79th Independence Day. Reportedly, this is the first time a foreign nation’s flag was raised at the iconic 605-feet-tall American destination. New York’s World Trade Center was also illuminated in the tricolour to mark the occasion.

Indian Flag Hoisted At Seattle’s Space Needle

According to The Economic Times, Consul General of India in Seattle, Prakash Gupta, along with Mayor of Seattle Bruce Harrell and other dignitaries from the Seattle city leadership, were present during the first-ever hosting of the Indian flag at Seattle’s Space Needle.

The historic and landmark occasion was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by the Consulate General of India. The post read, “A Historic Milestone: Indian Tricolour Hoisted for the First Time Ever Atop Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle. On India’s 79th Independence Day, the Indian Tricolour was hoisted for the first time ever atop Seattle’s iconic Space Needle, a proud moment for the Indian diaspora in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest!”

Later, a community reception was separately hosted by the Consulate at Kerry Park, Seattle. Reports suggest that many members of the Indian American community showed up to witness the historic sight.

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World Trade Center Also Illuminated In Tricolours

Besides Seattle, New York’s iconic World Trade Center also celebrated India’s 79th Independence Day. The famous monument was lit up in the Indian Tricolour, and the Indian Embassy in the US shared pictures of the same on X. The post read, “India’s Independence Day was celebrated as iconic New York landmarks — One World Trade Center, Grand Central Terminal, Niagara Falls, and Kosciuszko Bridge — lit up in the colours of the Indian Tricolour. A vibrant tribute to the deep bonds of friendship between India and the United States.”

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Seeing the Indian flag gracing Seattle’s skyline is truly a sight to behold!

Cover Image Courtesy: X/IndiainSeattle

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First Published: August 16, 2025 1:00 PM