THOUSANDS of people will be taking part in a major annual Sikh parade through Leicester later this month.
The Nagar Kirtan procession – which marks the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi – will take place on Sunday 26 April.
Thousands of people are expected to take part in the parade that runs between two of the city’s best-known Sikh temples, or Gurdwaras.
The procession will set off from the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, on Holy Bones, at around 11.30am and make its way across the city to arrive at the Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, on East Park Road, at around 3pm.
The event will require some rolling road closures, for a short time only, along the procession route.
This year’s parade route will include Holy Bones and Great Central Street, Vaughan Way, St Nicholas Circle, St Nicholas Place, High Street, Clock Tower, Humberstone Gate, Charles Steet, St George’s Way, Swain Street, Sparkenhoe Street, St Peter’s Road, East Park Road, Leicester Street and Roseberry Street.
Motorists are advised to expect delays as the procession passes through the city centre. Advanced warning signs will be in place in the days before the event.
Some bus operators will also need to follow alternative routes, for a short time only, as the procession makes its way across the city.