The Vancouver Vaisakhi parade is back for the first time since 2019.
The event, which faced cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to bring thousands of people to the area of East 49th Avenue, between Main and Fraser streets, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event marks the creation of the order of the Khalsa in 1699 — a defining moment in Sikh history, which gave the Sikh faith its final form. Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar and is celebrated every April.
A major component of the spiritual and cultural event is a parade featuring music, bright colours and decorated floats. The Sikh holy scriptures —
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