Latest News About Vaisakhi 2026 Surrey

Here’s the latest I could gather about Vaisakhi 2026 in Surrey, BC.

• The Surrey Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan parade took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees (reported around 450,000–600,000 range depending on source).[2][3][6]
• The event is the world’s largest Vaisakhi celebration outside India, with a main procession starting around 9:00 AM from Gurdwara Dashmesh Darbar (12885 85th Ave) and routes looping back to the temple; a multi-day carnival ran April 10–19 with varying daily hours.[3][5][2]
• Safety and security were emphasized by local authorities due to community safety concerns that year, including increased police presence, barricades, drone surveillance, and community briefings in gurdwaras.[9][2][3]
• Local coverage highlighted substantial turnout, with events that included thousands of participants, floats, Gatka demonstrations, and cultural performances across Newton and the surrounding Surrey area.[6][2]

If you’d like, I can compile a concise day-by-day schedule or map of the parade route and carnival hours for 2026, and summarize latest safety advisories and travel tips for attendees in the Prague context (e.g., planning travel or watching coverage online).