Popular actress, television reality show star and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty is honored to be the Grand Marshall at the Independence Day parade in New York. Every year, on August 15th, India Parade Day is held to mark the Indian independence.

And, each year, a noted Indian personality is invited to be the Grand Mrashall. This year, Shipla has bagged the honor. Excited over it, Shilpa is preparing to fly down to the US. She will also attend dinner events with several US politicians and VIPs on August 16th and 17th.

Ace designer Tarun Tahiliani has designed clothes for Shilpa for this very special event, we hear.