Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets of Surrey Saturday for the Vaisakhi parade.

It returned after a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The float-filled parade began at the Sikh temple (12885 85 Ave., Surrey), travelling along 124 Street to 75 Avenue, along 76 Avenue and then on 128 Street before returning to the temple.

Hundreds of booths line the route as businesses and families hand out food and treats to parade-goers.

Surrey鈥檚 Vaisakhi parade lis back after a three year break due to the pandemic.

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Jasnbet Bal, a student at the University of British Columbia, came to the parade with her mother from Calgary. Bal said they had heard about Surrey鈥檚 parade and wanted to experience it for themselves. Bal added that Calgary has a Vaisakhi parade as well, but much smaller.

Bal told the Now-Leader it was amazing to be in Surrey and be a part of the celebrations.

鈥淚t鈥檚 like a big deal within our community, culturally and religiously, so it鈥檚 good that we actually get to come out,鈥� Bal said.

-With files from Tom Zillich

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