City Closes Streets on April 22 for Vaisakhi Parade

The Vaisakhi Parade, organized by the Khalsa Diwan Society, will take place Saturday April 22, 2000, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The City is closing the following streets to accommodate the parade:

• SE Marine Drive, from Ross to Main Street
• Main Street from Marine Drive to 49th Avenue
• 49th Avenue from Main to Fraser
• Fraser Street, from 49th to 57th Avenue

The parade draws a large number of spectators (approximately 50,000 people are expected to attend) and moves very slowly. The area around Main Street, from 49th Avenue to 53rd Avenue, becomes very congested. Residents and commuters are advised to use alternate routes.

Media enquiries: Special Events Office
                              871-6260

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