Road closures as thousands prepare for Willenhall and Wednesfield Vaisakhi festival

Thousands of Sikhs are making preparations for the annual Vaisahki Nagar Kirtan procession between Wednesfield and Willenhall on Sunday.(6)

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There will be road closures in both towns on Sunday morning for the colourful religious procession.

A previous Vaisakhi procession from Wednesfield to Willenhall.
A previous Vaisakhi procession from Wednesfield to Willenhall.

Walsall Council posted on Facebook: "It is expected that the procession will take place between 9.30am and 2pm with rolling road closures in operation as the parade passes.

 "Please be aware that delays to traffic are expected in the #Willenhall and #Wednesfield area. Please note that existing temporary traffic management for highway improvements and the railway station scheme will remain in place.

"Wishing everyone celebrating a joyous and wonderful day."

Other processions will be held in the region this month including Wolverhampton and Walsall on April 13 and in Smethwick on Easter Sunday(20).