Thousands of participants are expected to gather this weekend for the 2026 Sikh Spiritual Centre Khalsa Day Parade, one of the largest annual Sikh community events in the Greater Toronto Area. Organizers anticipate attendance of up to 300,000 people for the Nagar Kirtan procession taking place on Sunday, May 3, beginning at 10 a.m.
The parade will start from 7280 Airport Road in Mississauga and travel along a multi-street route before concluding at the Sikh Spiritual Centre located at 9 Carrier Drive in Toronto. The event celebrates Khalsa Day, an important occasion in Sikh history that marks the founding of the Khalsa in 1699 and honours Sikh identity, values, and community service traditions.
Police from 23 Division have confirmed that significant road closures will be in place along the full parade route from 10 a.m. until approximately 8 p.m. Motorists travelling through the Airport Road, Finch Avenue West, Highway 27, and Carrier Drive areas are advised to plan ahead and expect delays throughout the day.
The procession route will include eastbound closures on Morning Star Drive, northbound closures on Darcel Avenue, and full closures along Finch Avenue West between Highway 427 and Highway 27. Additional closures will affect Woodbine Downs Boulevard, Carrier Drive, and both northbound and southbound ramps connecting to Highway 427. Highway 27 will also be closed in both directions except for emergency vehicles.
Transit users should also expect service adjustments. Several TTC routes operating in the surrounding area are expected to be diverted during the event as the large-scale procession moves across Mississauga and into Toronto.
Organizers and police have confirmed that the parade will proceed regardless of weather conditions. Residents and visitors attending the event are encouraged to arrive early, use public transit where possible, and allow extra travel time while moving through the affected areas. The Khalsa Day parade remains one of the most prominent Sikh cultural celebrations in Canada and continues to draw participants from across the region each year.
