From Events To Theme, All You Need To Know About The 2024 Independence Day Parade

Date And Celebration

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Theme Of 2024

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Venue Of The Parade

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Arrival Of The Prime Minister

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Hoisting Of The National Flag

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National Anthem And 21-Gun Salute

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Prime Minister’s Speech

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Cultural Parade

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[{"selector":"#anim-b9dd4884-a399-494a-82d9-bc5657e1dffa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.699999743325235%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] What will you be doing for Independence day this year? Credits: Unsplash