Surrey Vaisakhi Parade

Every April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi Day, a day that marks the New Year. Considered one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar, parades celebrating the event are held in Sikh communities around the world. The largest Vaisakhi Parade in the world occurs in Surrey, where approximately 500,000 people attend the annual Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade.

Event organizers, Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar expect the triumphant return of the parade will draw in excess of 500,000 guests from around the world to gather along the route. The parade itself features a colourful and entertaining procession of over 2500 participants representing 20 community organizations. Hundreds of booths along the route, sponsored by local businesses and families give away
free food and treats to onlookers

Who is it for?
all-ages

FREE

Date & Time

Saturday, April 20, 2024

The parade will begin at approximately 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Road closures to be in place from 7:30am – 5pm

Venue: Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar Temple, 12885-85 Avenue, Surrey

Begins at the Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple (12885 85th Avenue in Surrey). The parade travels along 124th Street, turns left onto 75th Avenue, continues on 76th Avenue, onto 128th Street, then back to the Temple.

Traffic controls will be in place beginning at 7:30 AM until approximately 5:00 PM, or until the RCMP deem the route is safe to be opened to vehicular traffic.