Huge crowds liven up South Vancouver in annual Vaisakhi parade

Vancouver’s annual Vaisakhi parade lit up the streets today with huge crowds coming in for the religious celebration.

For Sikhs around the world, the Vaisakhi celebrations commemorate the birth or establishment of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, in 1699.

The parade, organized by the Khalsa Diwan Society, can be seen filled with people eager to celebrate from photos and videos online.

Vaisakhi Parade in Vancouver, today. Lots of Sikhs people in this city.😄 pic.twitter.com/heKXU2KmAI

— Michael Chen Jiang Su (@MichaelChenJS) April 13, 2024

Sukhwant Dhillon/AM 600 Sher-E-Punjab Radio

The parade features massive floats, local performers, live music, and delicious food.

Numerous road closures are in place to accommodate the festival happening along Marine Drive to Main Street.

Sukhwant Dhillon/AM 600 Sher-E-Punjab Radio

Sukhwant Dhillon/AM 600 Sher-E-Punjab Radio

Sukhwant Dhillon/AM 600 Sher-E-Punjab Radio

With files from Daniel Chai.

Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade 2024

When: April 13, 2024
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Where: The parade starts at Ross Street Sikh Temple – 8000 Ross Street, Vancouver. It will travel toward Main Street and East 49th Avenue.
Cost: Free

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