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Vaisakhi Parade Celebration

Time:

10:00am-3:30pm

Date:

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Location:

Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar Temple-12885-85th Ave

Description:

Every year in April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate the birth of the Sikh identity.  In 1699, Sri Guru Gobind Singh, formed the order of the Khalsa (The Pure) and thus forming the present Sikh identity.  Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji filled the Khalsa with love for humanity and strenghth to protect the innocent.  This would lay a foundation that would see the Sikhs prosper to different parts of the globe, where they have contributed significantly to the social and economic structure of their adopted homelands.  The Vaisakhi Celebration in Surrey celebrates more than just the birth of the Sikh identity.  Gathering crowds of more than thousands, the Vaisakhi Parade symbolizes deversity and multiculturalism.

Please note that area residents and businesses should be advised there will be road closures, traffic disruptions, restricted access and temporary parking restrictions to facilitate parade activities.  Traffic controls will be in place beginning at 7:30 AM until approximately 5:00 PM.  Access to 128th Street will be impacted most significantly.  Increased delays may be expected for travel through and within the area between 72 Ave to 88 Ave, and 124th Street to King George Hwy.

For Information:

Please call Jatinder Gill @ 604-763-7068