PARTY ON: Where and how to celebrate in the Lower Mainland
Canada Day Kickoff Concert Canadian country music band Emerson Drive launches Fraser Valley’s Canada Day festivities early on Tuesday night at Abbotsford Centre, 33800 King Rd. With local stars Aaron Pritchett, King & Cash and Beamer Wigley. From 6 p.m.
Tickets and info: $15-$49, abbotsfordcentre.ca
Canada Place Celebrate the country’s 148th birthday with a parade (starting at Georgia and Broughton at 7 p.m.), live music (including Hannah Georgas) and dance performances, with activity zones featuring food carts and a circus show, plus an evening fireworks show at 10:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, canadaday.canadaplace.
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Granville Island Highlights includes a parade, pancake breakfast, an official Canada Day ceremony with cake, live jazz, performers, and MELA!, a South Asian cultural fair. From 8 a.m. to midnight.
Tickets and info: Free, facebook.com/
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Crab Park Annual, free outdoor festival includes performances by The Stingin’ Hornets and Pernell Reichert Band & the Rootabeggars. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, facebook.com/
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Ultimate Fireworks Party A private viewing zone at Canada Place lets you take in the Canada Day fireworks show. You can also check out FlyOver Canada, a simulated aerial adventure over the country’s most stunning landscapes. Includes music from DJ Mike Circa, burgers, poutine and refreshments. Beer and wine available for purchase. 8 p.m.
Tickets and info: $50/$35, flyovercanada.com
Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show With barges in Dundarave and Coal Harbour, the fireworks will be visible from northwest downtown, West Van and North Van. 10:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, canadaday.canadaplace.
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North Shore Parade Colourful floats, cultural groups and lots of goodies for the kids can be found in this parade that starts at 13th and Grand Blvd. at 10 a.m. and ends at Mahon Park.
Info: canadadaynorthshore.org
Burnaby Village Museum With the backdrop of 1920s village streets, festivities include entertainment, heritage games, photo stops, activities, a parade and cake. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free admission, carousel rides $2.55, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Fort Langley National Historic Site Enjoy multicultural music, cake and a citizenship ceremony at noon and family activities at the site where B.C. was born. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
Steveston Salmon Festival An annual event since 1945, the festival features a parade, cultural performances, martial arts demos, a carnival and a salmon barbecue (from 11 a.m.). 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Pancake breakfast $8, barbecue $15, stevestonsalmonfest.ca White Rock Main stage entertainment at Memorial Park, features a variety of performances including headliner Daniel Wesley, along with artisans, face painting, balloon twisting, bouncy castles, a barbecue and fireworks display at 10:15 p.m. From 10 a.m.
Tickets and info: Free, whiterockcity.ca
Coquitlam Entertainment, food, cultural village, artisans and a fireworks display at Town Centre Park. Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, coquitlam.ca
Edmonds Park Cake, multicultural entertainment, family activities, face painting, music, arts and crafts and children’s entertainer Charlotte Diamond are part of this celebration at 7435 Edmonds St., Burnaby. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, burnaby.ca
City of Burnaby Highlights of this celebration at Swangard Stadium include performances by headliners 54-40 with Jon & Roy and Mostly Marley, plus activities and exhibitors and a fireworks finale.
Tickets and info: Free, burnaby.ca/canadaday
West Vancouver Food vendors, live entertainment, and a fireworks show at John Lawson Park. 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, westvancouver.ca City of Surrey This family festival includes live entertainment from headliner Blue Rodeo, plus rides, food and interactive activities for all ages, at Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, 176th St. and 64th Ave. 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, surrey.ca/canadaday
North Vancouver Live multicultural performances, interactive crafts and activities, this Waterfront Park event features an array of entertainment and activities for all ages. Noon to 4 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, northvancanadaday.com
Port Moody Family-oriented entertainment and activities at Rocky Point Park. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets and info: Free, portmoody.ca