Southall Vaisakhi procession
Sat 10 Apr 2010
The Police advise against driving into Southall as there will be heavy traffic congestion.
The annual Southall Vaisakhi procession (nagar kirtan) will see thousands of people attend and parade through the streets of Southall.
The procession normally leaves the Havelock Road Gurdwara at 12.15pm, turns right into King Street, The Green, South Road, High Street, Uxbridge Road, Green Drive and Park Avenue. It finishes at the Park Avenue Gurdwara at around 5pm.
During the procession, numerous roads will be closed in Southall. The core hours of the traffic restrictions are between 1100hrs and 1700hrs.
From 5pm, further restrictions and road closures will take place, as with all celebrations in Southall.
This is to ensure that the local residents can carry out their normal daily activities without too much disruption or any unacceptable behaviour.
Residents are advised to carry identification showing their address to be allowed access to the area. Non residents are advised to avoid the area.
Note: The actual Vaisakhi day will be celebrated on Wednesday 14th April 2010. The Police, again, advise against driving into Southall.
Happy Vaisakhi
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