It’s shaping up to be a busy and active Sunday, May 10 in Penticton, with runners hitting the road in the morning and a cultural parade in the afternoon. Residents and drivers are advised to slow down, use caution and watch for detours to help ensure a safe day for everyone on the roads.
Blossom 8 Miler Race
Runners from around the region will compete in the Blossom 8 Miler race, starting from Okanagan Lake Park at 8:30 a.m. Participants run up Vancouver Avenue, Lower Bench Road and along Naramata Road, before returning on the KVR Trail.
There will be limited road closures at Marina Way and Abbott Street between 8:30-10:30 a.m., with traffic controllers on-site to ensure safe passage of runners. Drivers are reminded to slow down, watch for signage, runners and volunteers throughout the route, which is expected to be cleared by 11 a.m. Get more details about the race at pentictonpounders.com.
Khalsa Day Parade
Hundreds of people are anticipated to take part in the Khalsa Day Parade, which starts at the Penticton Sikh Temple and loops through the neighbourhood.
Anyone travelling along South Main Street and surrounding streets should anticipate rolling road closures between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The cultural procession leaves the temple at 3290 South Main Street at 11:30 a.m., travelling south to Yorkton Avenue, then along Wilson Street and Green Avenue W before returning along South Main Street in a 3 km circuit.
Drivers are reminded to watch for traffic control personnel, to slow down and remain patient.
All members of the public are invited to join in the festivities, which will involve music, floats and food.
For more upcoming event information, visit penticton.ca/events, or view the events calendar at penticton.ca/events-calendar.
Map of Blossom 8 Miler Race Route
