Colourful new TransLink bus ready for massive Vancouver Vaisakhi parade
The Vancouver Vaisakhi celebrations will be extra colourful this weekend thanks to a new addition to the TransLink fleet.
TransLink has wrapped a bus with a vibrant design honouring Vaisakhi, the annual spring festival in South Asian culture.
According to the transportation authority, this year’s design is inspired by Vaisakhi’s spiritual and spring harvest traditions, along with a modern art twist.
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“The design is intentionally fluid and organic, with dynamic visuals that honour tradition while feeling fresh and current,” explained TransLink. “The harvest theme is reflected through imagery of wheat, while traditional tabla drums represent the joy of celebration.
“The bus is further brought to life with a vibrant colour palette featuring blues and oranges, symbolizing service, wisdom, and courage, complemented by accents of green and yellow.”
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Keep an eye out for the Vaisakhi bus as you head to the Khalsa Diwan Society Vaisakhi Parade in South Vancouver this weekend.
One of the largest Sikh parades in the world, the Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade features huge floats, community performers, live music, and delicious food.
The massive celebration is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the new parade route and surrounding neighbourhoods.
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The largest Vaisakhi parade in the world is taking place in Surrey next week, and organizers are expecting to draw another huge turnout for the festivities.
Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade, organized by Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, will take place on Saturday, April 18.
Over 600,000 people are expected to attend the parade, which is full of colourful floats, live music and dancers, as well as community groups.
Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade
When: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade will start at 11 a.m.
Where: The parade starts at Ross Street Sikh Temple – 8000 Ross St., Vancouver
Cost: Free
Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Starts at the Gurdwara Dasmesh Darbar – 12885 85th Ave., Surrey
Cost: Free