Sikh parade in rural N.B. gets permit after concerns raised on social media – New Brunswick [Video]

Members of the Sikh community in a rural part of New Brunswick say they’re upset after criticism and objections to this weekend’s religious festival and parade in Shediac Bridge, which is located in the amalgamated community of Beausoleil, N.B.

More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in the parade on a road in the community outside of Moncton on Sunday.

On social media, residents and business owners raised concerns about the parade — which is now in its fifth year — citing issues with traffic, safety, and not enough advance notice given.

Sikh community member Simi Kaur said she found it upsetting to see negative social media comments about her community.

“My problem with the whole thing I’d say is in person, (people are very nice) but you step online and you don’t understand how the community really feels about you,” she said.

She said she was disappointed to see comments raising alarm …