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Vaisakhi: Bigger than ever?

Surrey celebrates Vaisakhi with a longer parade than previous years – and enormous crowds.
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Vaisakhi parade organizers suggested a crowd of 200


Organizers of Surrey's Vaisakhi celebration had put out estimates of 200,000 for this year.

They may have not been far off.

Visibly larger crowds than previous years – including a longer parade procession – filled the streets of Newton on Saturday.

The event included, free food and live music.