Richmond throwing huge party for Canada’s 150th birthday
RICHMOND CANADA DAY IN STEVESTON INCLUDES A FREE, FULL-DAY STREET PARTY, FIREWORKS AND SO MUCH MORE
The City of Richmond is hosting the ultimate birthday party in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday.
Richmond Canada Day is being held in conjunction with the Steveston Salmon Festival and will feature a free, full-day street party throughout Steveston Village, plus fireworks and much more.
“There’s no better time to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary than on our nation’s birthday,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “This year our Canada Day celebrations will be Richmond’s biggest yet with the new street festival, great musical acts, expanded programming for the Steveston Salmon Festival and, of course, fireworks over the Fraser River to cap off the day.”
Highlighting the day is the Steveston Salmon Festival, known as “Canada’s biggest little birthday party,” the festival is famous for its salmon barbecue where over 1,200 pounds of wild salmon filets are grilled over open fire pits. A Canada Day Parade through historic Steveston village kicks off the festival. This year’s Salmon Festival also features Canadian blues rockers Tom Lavin and the Legendary Powder Blues, a food truck festival and a Carnival Zone featuring attractions for all ages and a midway.
Elsewhere in the village will be diverse performances on six stages, including Main Stage performances by Wintersleep, Vancouver’s own blues duo Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer and up-and-comer dream-pop band Youngblood.
In addition to the live music filling the streets, guests can explore the Village with free activities from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site down to Imperial Landing and extending to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Visitors can also drop into the Steveston Museum and Steveston Interurban Tram for more fun experiences celebrating Richmond’s rich history.
The Riverside Village at Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards will feature a mix of more than a dozen historic and notable ships available for free boarding from June 30 through July 2.
The majestic tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain and the elegant centuryold Adventuress will lead half-adozen U.S. ships venturing north of the 49th parallel to join in this historic Canadian celebration. The maple leaf will be well represented by more than 10 other vessels, including a Canadian Navy coastal patrol ship, the beloved SS Master steam tug and the hilarious minibrigs of the hometown Shady Isle Pirates. Visitors can also hop aboard the River Queen, for a leisurely waterside tour of the Steveston Channel.
The ships will be docked in Richmond Canada Day in Steveston’s Riverside Village, located at Imperial Landing and Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Riverside Village visitors will also be able to enjoy live entertainment, food trucks and other fun, family activities. Extended free boarding and viewing of the ships in the Riverside Village will take place from June 30 through July 2.
Canada Day will end with a fantastic fireworks show along the historic Steveston waterfront, presented by Dueck GM. Richmond Canada Day in Steveston is presented by Vancouver International Airport.
For full event details visit RichmondCanadaDay.com. For more information on the Steveston Salmon Festival visit stevestonsalmonfest.ca Richmond Canada Day in Steveston is part of Richmond Canada 150, a yearlong celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary into the future. For more information visit richmondcanada150.com