Transfast, Arik Air fete customers at Independence Day parade in New York
Transfast, a household name in the world of mobile money transfer and remittance, on October 1, 2016 partnered one of West Africa biggest airline, Arik Air to fete a lucky customer and companion on a free trip back from New York City to Nigeria at the annual Independence Day Parade held in Manhattan, New York.
The parade which has evolved since inception in 1991 had over 3,000 people in attendance. The streets of Manhattan were painted green and white as Nigerians from all walks of life, young and old, took to the streets to celebrate their Independence Day Parade.
This year’s celebrations took place on 2nd Avenue with people marching and dancing through the 54th to 44th streets.
There were live performances by big names in the music industry, as well as various delicacies that resonate with the Nigerian cultures.
Also in attendance at this year’s celebration were Western Union Money Transfer and MoneyGram.
Those who attended the parade refer to it as an event that helps Nigerians connect with one another as well as a great platform to have a feel of and embrace various Nigerian cultures.
The event which marked Nigeria’s 56th Independence anniversary was organized by a group of Nigerian civic groups.
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