Dozens Of Vehicles Ticketed Near Malton Gurdwara During Sikh Parade

Dozens of drivers who attended the Nagar Kirtan in Malton on Sunday say they were shocked after receiving $85 parking tickets from the City of Mississauga in residential areas near Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara.

The tickets were issued on May 3, 2026, as thousands gathered for the annual Sikh parade, one of the largest community events in Peel Region. A ticket shared with Parvasi shows an $85 penalty for “parking vehicle in prohibited area” under Section 11(1) of Mississauga’s Traffic By-law 0555-2000.

 

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Many vehicle owners have since posted online about the tickets, raising concerns about limited parking and the lack of clear directions for attendees arriving near the gurdwara and surrounding residential streets.

Drivers Say Parking Was Overwhelmed

Several attendees said the enforcement felt harsh because the city and event organizers were aware of the large turnout expected for the religious procession.

“It feels unfair because everyone knew this was a major community event,” said Harpreet Singh, one of the vehicle owners who attended the Nagar Kirtan. “There were families, seniors and children everywhere, but there were not enough parking spots. People parked wherever they could without trying to create trouble.”

Jashanpreet Singh, another vehicle owner, said drivers needed better guidance before being penalized.

“When thousands of people come to one area, the city and organizers need a proper parking plan,” he said. “We came for a religious event, not to block anyone. A warning or better direction would have been more reasonable than tickets.”

The City of Mississauga had issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Khalsa Day parade, warning residents and commuters about major traffic delays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. along the route. The city also advised people to use transit, walk, bike or park only in designated areas.

Residents Say Streets Were Jammed

Some residents in Malton said the parking problems created stress for people living near the gurdwara and parade route.

“We respect the Nagar Kirtan and the community celebration, but the parking situation becomes very difficult for people who live here,” said Amarjeet Kaur, a local resident. “Cars fill the streets, traffic gets jammed, and sometimes residents struggle to get out of their own driveways.”

Another resident, who did not want to be named, said organizers should take parking into account before future events.

“This happens when parking is not planned properly,” the resident said. “People coming to the event should be told clearly where to park, where not to park, and how to reach the parade without blocking residential streets.”