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Celebrate the Vaisakhi festival with CBC Vancouver

The Vaisakhi parade returns to the Lower Mainland on April 15 and April 22.

April 15 in Vancouver & April 22 in Surrey

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A gathering of people along a street in Surrey, B.C. during Vaisakhi wearing orange, blue and white.
Harnaik Singh serves food during Vaisakhi parade in Surrey, British Columbia on Saturday, April 20, 2019. (Ben Nelms/CBC)

The Vancouver and Surrey Vaisakhi festivals are back on Saturday, April 15 & Saturday, April 22 and CBC Vancouver will be there with loads of prizes that you can win!

After a three year hiatus, the Vaisakhi festival proudly returns to Vancouver and Surrey in some of the biggest celebrations outside of India – featuring several floats, vibrant colours, community performers and live music all rich in culture.

Come check out the CBC Vancouver tent to play fun games, win prizes and interact with CBC personalities!

Vancouver Vaisakhi festival
   •  When: Saturday, April 15 
   •  Where: E 49 Avenue between Main & Fraser Street
   •  Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Surrey Vaisakhi festival  
   •  When: Saturday, April 22
   •  Where: Around 128 Street & 76 Avenue 
   •  Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We are looking forward to celebrating Vaisakhi with you on April 15 & 22!

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