Some participants at the Nigerian Independence Day Parade wave flags in front of Nigeria House, New York

Nigerian Independence Day Parade treats New Yorkers to Nigerian music, culture

The Proclamation, signed by New York Mayor Bill de Blasio in honour of Nigerian Independence Day Parade

Revelers at the Nigerian Independence Day Parade in New York

Deputy Governor of Abia, Ude Chukwu, who represented Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu addresses the Nigerian Independence Day Festival in New York

Deputy Mayor of New Newark, New Jersey, Mr Ugo Nwaokoro, praises Nigerians for standing united in spite of the obvious challenges back home

Acting Consul-General of Nigeria, New York, Nicholas Ella, addresses the Nigerian Independence Day Festival in New York

Some officials of the Nigerian Missions in New York standing in fron of Nigeria House to celebrate the Nigerian Independence Day Parade

Nigerian youths have a good time during the Independence Day Parade

Dancing and singing to Nigerian music and live stage performances at the Nigerian Independence Day Parade