Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade

The Vancouver Vaisakhi Parade is one of the largest Sikh parades in the world. Attendees of all races and cultures are welcome at this celebratory and rich cultural event, which features a large number of floats, community performers and live music. Free vegetarian meals are served by families along the Nagar Kirtan route (singing of the hymns in the streets). This practise is in-line with the concept of Langar Seva (blessed food/communal meal and selfless service).

Free food or Langar was started by the firs Sikh Guru to build community, cultivate compassion and encourage selfless service. It serves to break down social and economic barriers as all are welcome to as equals to share a meal.

The food is prepared and paid for by volunteers. In BC and around the world, this tradition carries forward in every Gurdwara.

Date & Time:

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 11am to 5:30pm

8:00 am – Kirtan

9:00 am – Reception

9:30 – speeches

10:45 -Ardas

Vendors open early as 10:30am all along the parade route.

Venue:
Khalsa Diwan Temple, 8000 Ross Street, Vancouver

Parking restrictions along the parade
route and some surrounding neighbourhood streets
starting April 10th at 12pm and will stay in place until
April 11th at 8pm.

Public Transit Accessible
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