Austin's Parade of India commemorates India's Independence Day at Texas State Capitol

Shruti Anand, center, founder of Monsoon Dance, helps lead a Monsoon Fit dance on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022 as part of the Parade of India celebration, commemorating India's Independence Day.

Bhutan Siddaveerappa, from Austin Karate Academy, performs a flying sidekick to break a board while exhibiting his skills in front of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022 as part of the 8th Annual Parade of India, commemorating India's Independence Day.

Young dancers from Monsoon Dance concentrate of their poses while performing during a recital on the Texas State Capitol south steps, ahead of the Parade of India, Aug. 13, 2022.

An India flag flies on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol during the 8th Annual Parade of India, Aug. 13, 2022.

Shree Patil, of Diversity Band, plays the Manjeera during the 8th Annual Parade of India on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022.

Bhavna Verma, left, and Navya Sood watch dance performances from Monsoon Dance while waiting for the Parade of India to start at the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022.

Singer Ashwini Gore Deshpande performs to open the Parade of India on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022. The parade commemorates India's Independence Day holiday.

Sambavi Venkatesan performs with her Monsoon Dance group ahead of the Parade of India on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022. The parade commemorates India's Independence Day holiday.

Monsoon Dance dancers watch their fellows perform from off-stage on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, ahead of the annual Parade of India, Aug. 13, 2022.

Saesha Choudhary gets some help with her parasol while waiting to march in the Parade of India at the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022. The parade commemorates India's Independence Day Holiday.

Texas Representative Celia Israel speaks at Austin's Parade of India on the Texas State Capitol south steps, Aug. 13, 2022. Israel has sponsored the event for several years.

Shruti Anand, center, founder of Monsoon Dance, helps lead a Monsoon Fit dance on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022 as part of the Parade of India celebration, commemorating India's Independence Day.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler plays the traditional Indian instrument Manjeera with Diversity Band while attending the Parade of India at the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022.

Parents film their children performing with Monsoon Dance at the Parade of Texas on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022.

Cricket players hold their bats while marching in the Parade of India to commemorate India's Independence Day Holiday at the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 13, 2022.