The 47th Khalsa Day parade in Vancouver, held on Saturday, saw nearly 200,000 attendees celebrating the theme of resilience amid ongoing discrimination. Organized by the Khalsa Diwan Society, which oversees the historic Ross Street Gurdwara, the event commemorates the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Despite rain early in the day, the turnout was described as the best ever by KDS president Ranjit Singh Hayer. The parade coincides with April's designation as Sikh Heritage Month in Canada, highlighting the significant presence of the Sikh community, which has been part of the nation since 1906. With approximately 770,000 Sikhs in Canada, they represent nearly six percent of British Columbia's population. The event also featured participation from notable figures, including Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson, reinforcing the community's commitment to standing against hate and promoting dignity for all individuals.