Khalsa Diwan Society (Ross Street) and Vancity Credit Union are making this year’s Vaisakhi Parade the Greenest Vaisakhi in Vancouver history. Green Chair Recycling will provide over 30 recycling stations along part of the parade route, and two recycling headquarters and washing stations in Punjabi Market.
More than 100,000 people attend the annual Vaisakhi Parade. It marks the beginning of the new year in the Sikh calendar and celebrates the birth of Khalsa. 
“In the spirit of renewal and taking care of our environment, we pushed to make this Vaisakhi green and clean for everyone,“ says Khalsa Diwan Society President Kuldip Singh Thandi.
For 2016, the Khalsa Diwan Society’s goal is to divert up to 90% 2000 pounds of the waste, mostly from the free food given from the parade. 
“We want to support people coming together and leave behind great memories from the event - not great piles of trash,” says William Azaroff, vice-president of community investment.
“Since receiving Civic Status in 2013, the Vaisakhi Parade has been a great partner and asset to the City that enhances our community spirit,” said Mayor Gregor Robertson. 
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