Sandwell and Birmingham Vaisakhi: Road closures in place for weekend event

The Vaisakhi parade on Sunday, May 18, will see thousands of Sikhs take to the streets of Sandwell and Birmingham to celebrate the birth of Sikhism.

Vaisakhi is the celebration of the birth of the Bhalsa, which was founded in 1699 by the Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

The the event, which is usually celebrated on April 13 and 14 each year, thousands of Sikhs and non-Sikhs take to the streets to celebrate the Sikh faith and culture, but also community and togetherness.

For the event, Sandwell Council has announced a number of road closures, with many being in place throughout the day. 

See below for the road closure and the times they will close and reopen.

 Smethwick - 10.20 to 3.30pm.

B4169 High Street (A4030 High Street - St Paul’s Road) – Both Sides 

B4169 St Paul’s Road (B4169 High Street - Fenton Street) – Both Sides

Smethwick - 12pm to 7pm. 

Booth Street, Smethwick

Rabone Lane, Smethwick (Booth Street – Rolfe Street)

Rolfe Street, Smethwick

Tollhouse Way, Smethwick

New Street, Smethwick

A4030 High Street, Smethwick (Tollhouse Way – Crocketts Lane)

B4169 High Street, Smethwick

St Paul’s Road, Smethwick

Rood End Road, Oldbury

Tat Bank Road, Oldbury (Rood End Road – Popes Lane)

Popes Lane, Oldbury

Birmingham Road, Oldbury (Birmingham Street – Popes Lane)