Girl Scouts of the USA Celebrates
India's 59 Years of Independence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 17, 2006

CONTACT:
Marion Swan
GSUSA
212-852-8012
mswan@girlscouts.org

NEW YORK—As a committed community partner, Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to be a sponsor of the 26th Annual India Day Parade in New York City—the largest celebration of Indian independence outside of India. The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, August 20, at Madison Ave. and 45th Street, and culminates at Madison Avenue and 23rd Street. A cultural festival and street fair will follow.

"On behalf of Girl Scouts, I take great pleasure in inviting everyone in the New York area to join us in this celebration of India's independence," said Kathy Cloninger, CEO, Girl Scouts of the USA. "Come over to the Girl Scout booth, meet our incredible girls and discover all our wonderful programs we have that help build girls of courage, confidence and character."

India gained independence from the British on August 15, 1947. The festival is organized by the Federation of Indian Associations.

About Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent organization for and leading authority on girls with 3.7 million girl and adult members. Now in its 94th year, Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. The organization strives to serve girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girls Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to the Girl Scouts, call (800) GSUSA 4 U (800-478-7248) or visit www.girlscouts.org. For information in Spanish, call (866) 830-8700 or visit www.girlscouts.org/espanol.

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