08/21/2026
# 🇮🇳 India Independence Day 2026 Mela 🇮🇳
# # Celebrating Freedom, Heritage & India–America Friendship
The **United Indian Associations of Southern California (UIASC)** proudly presents the **India Independence Day 2026 Mela**, celebrating **79 years of India’s Independence** and the enduring friendship between India and America.
📅 **Sunday, August 23, 2026**
⏰ **3:00 PM – 9:00 PM**
📍 **Kennedy Center for Performing Arts**
831 Walker St., La Palma, CA 90623
# # # 🇮🇳 Theme 2026
**“Two Great Democracies • One Shared Future”**
This special celebration honors **79 years of India’s Independence** while also celebrating **250 years of American freedom**—bringing together two great democracies through shared values of freedom, diversity, service, innovation, and opportunity.
# # # 🌟 Distinguished Guests
**Chief Guest:**
Dr. K. J. Srinivasa
Consul General of India, Los Angeles
**Guest of Honor:**
Dr. Kali P. Chaudhari
Chairman, KPC Group of Companies
# # # 🎶 Special Live Performance
Experience the brilliance of **Padma Shri Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya**, India’s celebrated Santoor maestro, in a special soul-stirring live concert.
# # # 🎉 A Full Evening of Celebration
The event will feature:
🇮🇳 **India Day Parade** – 4:00 PM–4:45 PM
💃 **Cultural Program** – 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
🎶 **Live Music & Entertainment**
🍽️ **Indian Dinner** – 8:00 PM–9:00 PM
👧 **Kids Zone**
🛍️ **Shopping & Community Exhibits**
🤝 **Community Networking**
Guests can enjoy a delicious Indian dinner featuring vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties, desserts, beverages, and a special kids' menu.
# # # 🎟️ Admission
**General Admission: $10**
Includes entry, dinner and entertainment.
**VIP Admission: $50**
Includes priority entry, reserved seating and a special gift.
# # # ❤️ Come Celebrate With Us!
Let us come together as a community to celebrate India's rich heritage, culture and Independence while honoring the values that unite India and America.
**Proud Indians • Proud Americans • United by Freedom**
🇮🇳 **India @ 79 — Celebrating Freedom, Heritage & India–America Friendship** 🇺🇸
Bring your family and friends and be part of this memorable evening of **patriotism, culture, music, food, friendship and community!**
Contact Anila Bhasin 714 931 5567
