Naperville City Council's Limited Funding Prompts India Day Parade Relocation
The organizers of the India Day parade and festival have decided to relocate the event from Naperville after the city council approved only a small portion of their funding request. The Indian Community Outreach, led by Chairman and CEO Krishna Bansal, expressed disappointment after the council's 5-4 vote to allocate just $24,738, which covers only the parade costs. This decision follows the rejection of their initial request for $398,503 due to insufficient information on fund allocation. The event, known for being one of the largest celebrations of Indian culture in the U.S., was previously supported by the city's Special Events and Community Arts (SECA) Commission. However, the commission faced budget constraints and received over 80 funding applications this year. Concerns were also raised about the event's viability after its cancellation last year due to security issues. Despite the council's mixed opinions on funding, the organizers are in talks with other municipalities and plan to announce a new l... 
