Skokie/Schaumburg IL – July 4, 2026: Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-Chicago Estd.1980) Leads Twin Celebrations in Skokie and Schaumburg as Hundreds Honor America’s Semiquincentennial Despite Heat, Storms, and Flooding.
The Indian-American community across Chicagoland celebrated one of the most significant milestones in American history displaying their patriotism, unity, and gratitude.
The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA-Chicago), together with dozens of leading community organizations, commemorated the 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. The historic celebration paid tribute to the nation’s founding ideals of liberty, democracy, equality, and opportunity while recognizing the invaluable contributions of Indian Americans to the American story.
The day’s festivities began with the Skokie Independence Day Parade, one of the largest community celebrations in the region, where more than 79 ethnic, civic, cultural, nonprofit, and business organizations took part…