Route confirmed ahead of city's Sikh procession

Nagar Kirtan is one of the major events on the Leicester Sikh community's calendar

Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Leicester for a traditional Sikh procession between two of the city's best-known temples.

Nagar Kirtan is due to be held on Sunday, with Leicester City Council expecting thousands of Sikhs to participate in the walk.

It will begin at Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara in East Park Road at about 11:30 GMT, and make its way across the city to Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Holy Bones.

The procession is expected to reach its final destination at about 15:00, with rolling road closures in place along the route to make sure those taking part are safe.

Thousands of Sikhs attended the Nagar Kirtan procession in April, despite poor weather

The route will include the following streets:

• St Peter's Road

• Sparkenhoe Street

• East Park Road

• Swain Street

• St George's Way

• Charles Street

• Humberstone Gate

• Clock Tower

• East Gates

• High Street

• St Nicholas Place

• St Nicholas Circle

• Holy Bones

Some bus services will also need to follow alternative routes for a short time during the procession, the city council said.

There will also be some parking restrictions in streets near East Park Road, including parts of Leicester Street, Rosebery Street and Nottingham Street.

Drivers will be warned of these restrictions with information signs, which will be placed on main routes into the city, the authority added.