Thousands of people from the Sikh community have taken part in the annual Vaisakhi parade in Wolverhampton.
Vaisakhi, also called Baisakhi, is the festival that celebrates the founding of the Sikh community, the Khalsa, in 1699.
It was originally a harvest festival in the Punjab region of India until it became Sikhism’s most important event. Sunday’s vibrant parade, the Nagar Kirtan, weaved through the streets – a traditional colourful procession that goes around residential areas while people sing holy songs.
A decorated lorry led by community elders was at the centre of the crowd, hundreds of people either side it.
MPs Pat McFadden and Warinder Juss were among delegrates attending the annual event, which is organised by the gurdwara in Sedgley Street.
Thousands more will be expected to attend the Vaisakhi festival in the city next month, which takes place at West Park on 3 May.
