"Do this without inconveniencing the public."
A viral video showing an Indian wedding procession taking over Wall Street has divided opinion online, with reactions ranging from admiration to criticism.
The clip, originally posted by DJ AJ, shows a large group of wedding guests dressed in traditional Indian attire dancing through New York’s financial district.
The DJ captioned the moment: “We shut down Wall Street for a 400-person Baraat – who would’ve ever thought?!
“Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime kind of magic.”
The video shows men in sherwanis and kurtas, and women in lehengas.
The wedding party is seen dancing enthusiastically to upbeat music, with the iconic New York skyline in the background.
The event quickly went viral, with thousands viewing and sharing the footage.
Many users celebrated the moment as a joyful display of Indian culture and diaspora strength.
One wrote: “Ahh, this looks like sooo much fun!”
Another said: “Damn, now that’s a wedding.”
Others, however, questioned the practicality and tone of the display, as one said:
“Why oh why do we come away from India to indulge in this ostentatious display of wealth!!!
“Do this without inconveniencing the public. While it is fun to watch, I am not sure everybody appreciates this.”
A comment read: “Bruh, what is this? The songs are so fire, my inner Punjabi is offended by the lack of head-banging or the groom being uplifted. Adopt me and let me teach, please.”
A third remarked: “It’s sad to see people don’t even have space for their party. The road is the only space for them.”
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Some wondered how much it cost to close Wall Street for the Baraat.
“One can only imagine the money they paid to close off a block of Wall Street, but this was damn fun to watch.”
The New York City government typically allows street closures for special events through a permit process.
Fees vary, but closing a major street in Manhattan can be costly due to traffic disruption and city resource use.
It remains unclear how much was paid in this case or what permissions were granted.
While the Baraat has drawn praise for highlighting Indian culture on a global stage, others criticised it as an unnecessary show of wealth that may have inconvenienced locals.
Still, some noted that the festive mood and high spirits were difficult to ignore:
“If they took permission and paid for it, then we cannot complain. Enjoy the fun.”
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