Motorists in Burlington should prepare for brief traffic delays on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as the annual Khalsa Day Peace Parade moves through the Plains neighbourhood in West Burlington.
The City of Burlington has announced that road closures and lane restrictions will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The procession will begin at the Guru Ravi Dass Gurdwara Sahib, located at 2284 Queensway Drive. The parade will follow a circular route, moving through Brenda Crescent, Glenwood School Drive, Hazel Street, Fassel Avenue, and Phyllis Street before returning to the gurdwara.
The Halton Regional Police Service will manage the event as a rolling closure, meaning that streets will reopen shortly after the parade passes through each section. Residents should expect delays of approximately 30 minutes while the procession is moving through the area. Police have confirmed that emergency vehicle and personnel access will be maintained at all times.
The parade celebrates Vaisakhi, which is also known as Khalsa Day. This event marks the Sikh New Year and commemorates the establishment of the Sikh community by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It has become an annual tradition in the community.
For questions regarding the parade or the planned route, the organizing committee at the Guru Ravi Dass Gurdwara Sahib can be reached at 1-519-572-0802.
