Independence Day, which is the most important day in the Indian History is celebrated on the 15th of August every year as India got freedom on this day in the year of 1947 after the British rule for over a period of three hundred years. Indian Independence Day is a national holiday in the whole country. Independence Day in Delhi is celebrated in a grand way, as Delhi is the capital of India. Thus Independence Day is the most important Festivals of Delhi.

Independence Day includes flag hoisting and singing of national anthem along with different programs and functions in schools and colleges. Though functions are organized in every state in India, the functions in Delhi have the greatest glory and pomp. In India, Independence Day celebrations include the prestigious parade of the army. Flag hoisting and the parade are the most important events of the day. Independence Day celebration in Delhi starts with the speech of the Prime Minister of the country to the whole nation. The celebrations are observed in the Red Fort. After the flag hoisting ceremony performed by the Prime Minister, the parade by the personnel of the police and army begins, which is followed by the different cultural programs.

Last Updated on 04 July 2011