FINAL preparations are underway by Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar, organizers of the annual Surrey Khalsa Day (Vaisakhi) Parade which is scheduled for April 20 in Surrey.

The day-long celebration is the largest Khalsa Day (Vaisakhi) Parade in the world, that draws in excess of 500,000 guests across cultures and religions expected to attend.

The Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Gurdwara Sahib Darbar at 12885 85 Avenue in Surrey and travels along 124 Street, turns left onto 75 Avenue, continues on 76 Avenue onto 128 Street then returns to the gurdwara at approximately 5 p.m.

Vendors offering free food, music and festivities occur along the parade route, but due to heavy traffic, organizers encourage attendees to walk to the festival area. There is no parking in the area of the event. For more information including a map, transit and shuttle information visit: www.SurreyVaisakhiParade.com.