A celebration of Indian culture hit the heart of Bellerose this weekend.
On Saturday, the Floral Park-Bellerose Indian Merchants Association hosted its second annual India Day Parade.
"Everybody is excited, we love India, this is our India, we are all Indian, we all are one," said Subhash Kapadia of the Floral Park-Bellerose Indian Merchants Association
Six floats and more than 30 organizations proceeded down Hillside Avenue waving Indian and American Flags.
The parade was a celebration of the anniversary of India's independence.
"It is a platform for all the Indian people to celebrate this event. Floral Park, Bellerose is a major resident from India and that is why it is a great feeling of pride for everyone," said Hemant Shah of the Floral Park-Bellerose Indian Merchants Association
Staten Island Assemblywoman and Republican candidate for Mayor, Nicole Malliotakis, attended the parade.