No big concert this year for the celebration of Pakistan Independence Day in Edmonton due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Independence Day in Pakistan is observed annually on 14 August, as a national holiday in Pakistan.

It commemorates the day when Pakistan achieved independence in 1947.

In Edmonton, the Pakistani community celebrated Independence Day by asking members to wear the green and white with pride and joy.

Members also decorated their vehicles, brought families along to a fun filled drive through celebration on August 14, 2020, at the PCAE Hall.

The flag was hoisted and those celebrating had their fun day.

Selman Naseer, the President of the Pakistan Canadian Association of Edmonton spoke to Diversity Magazine about the changes to their usual celebration.