Indian Flag Flies Over Seattle’s Space Needle for the First Time in History

On India’s 79th Independence Day, the Indian tricolour was hoisted for the first time atop Seattle’s 605-feet Space Needle, marking a historic occasion as no foreign flag had ever been raised there. The event was attended by Consul General Prakash Gupta, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and other dignitaries. A community reception at Kerry Park saw participation from Indian-Americans and US leaders, including Congressman Adam Smith, who hailed it as a tribute to diversity and India–US ties. Several Seattle landmarks lit up in tricolour, and cultural performances, including by Piyush Mishra, highlighted India’s rich heritage, uniting the diaspora in celebration.