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Marine Drive parade marks Republic Day celebration in Mumbai

Mumbai: Mumbai witnessed a spectacular Republic Day celebration, with the Maharashtra government organising a grand parade along the Marine Drive here today on the lines of the parade on Rajpath in the national capital.  This

PTI Updated on: January 26, 2014 17:28 IST


Around 25 tableaux put up by the state government departments highlighting their achievements in the fields like education and health care, were a part of the parade.  

It showcased the military might of the Indian Army and other defence forces and also highlighted the prowess of CISF and Mumbai police.

Thousands of people had gathered at the Marine Drive to witness the colourful event, which culminated in several Bollywood actors Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Sushmita Sen, Shreyas Talpade, participating in the extravaganza to cheer the crowd.

Celebrations of the Republic Day also took place at various government establishments and private functions across the state by hoisting the tricolour—in district towns and villages.
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