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Between 85,000 and 100,000 revellers lined Toronto’s streets on Sunday, marching to City Hall in tribute to the Sikh new year

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Participants march during the Sikh community's Khalsa parade in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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A man performs during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations and parade in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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A participant in the parade during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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Worshippers pray during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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Knives and swords on the hips of men in traditional dress during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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People watch and capture the scene during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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People enjoy some traditional food during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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People gather and eat beside the drained ice rink at Nathan Phillips Square during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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A young boy performs during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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Justin Trudeau laughs with Liberal MPs Kirsty Duncan, left, and John McCallum, right, before he was scheduled to speak at the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford waits to read his proclamation during the Sikh community's Khalsa celebrations in Toronto on April 27, 2014.Peter Power/The Globe and Mail

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