Toronto, Aug. 20 -- India's Independence Day Festival and Grand Parade hosted by Panorama India with support from Consulate General Of India, Toronto was held on Sunday at Nathan Phillips Square, downtown, Toronto.

The daylong event was held to celebrate India's culture and heritage, which included presented patriotic songs, multicultural dance performances, exhibitions showcasing fashion, jewellery, handicrafts and Indian cuisine.

There was a Live concert by renowned Punjabi superstar Garry Sandhu and a parade of several floats with Bollywood actress and Miss Universe 2000 Lara Dutta, the grand marshall of the parade.

The event started with the greetings of Anu Srivastava, Chair/President of Panorama India. She told the audience that ...