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Festivals During BC Day Long Weekend in and Around Vancouver

Wave your rainbow flag and see over 100+ parade entries and amazing floats at Vancouver Pride Parade, enjoy the largest celebration of Japanese Canadian arts & culture held in Vancouver’s historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood, and explore murals and colourful floral sculptures.

For more activities, see This Weekend in Vancouver.
08 Jun

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Vanier Park, Whyte Avenue, Vancouver

June 8, 2023 To September 30, 2023

$30 & up

The festival’s 34th season brings back the most successful production in Bard’s history, plus a famous tale of political intrigue, a sweeping historical drama, and ...  »

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21 Jul

Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival

Lakeland Flowers, No 4 Road, Abbotsford

July 21, 2023 To September 4, 2023

$10

Home of the Abbotsford Tulip Festival, Lakeland Flowers is hosting its first Abbotsford Summer Flower Festival and the largest summer floral experience in the Lower Mainland. Guests ...  »

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27 Jul

Early Music Vancouver Summer Festival

Various Venues, Vancouver

July 27, 2023 To August 5, 2023

604-732-1610

Varies

Inspired by Christine de Pizan (1364-ca.1430) – the revolutionary writer who questioned the centuries-old treatment of women and their prescribed place and role in society, this year’s ...  »

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02 Aug

Fleurs de Villes PRIDE

Yaletown and West End, 1198 Mainland St, Vancouver

August 2, 2023 To August 7, 2023

Free

Join us in Vancouver as we return for the second time with Fleurs de Villes PRIDE presented by Porsche Cars Canada – a floral celebration of joy and ...  »

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03 Aug

Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival

Various Venues, Squamish

August 3, 2023 To August 6, 2023

Free & Ticketed Events

Squamish Days is a weekend full of excitement, fun and action aimed to make every member of the family smile. There are children's activities, a parade, wacky ...  »

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04 Aug

White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days

Various Venues, White Rock

August 4, 2023 To August 6, 2023

Free

The White Rock Sea Festival and Semiahmoo Days returns to the White Rock waterfront for three days of entertainment and family-fun. Enjoy live entertainment, and fireworks will ...  »

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04 Aug

Abbotsford Agrifair

AGRIFAIR Exhibition Park, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford

August 4, 2023 To August 6, 2023

$8 to $14

2019 new events include a Pirate Ship Show, a Tank car-crush event, a Tractor/Truck Pull Show, Yule Kids and so much more! Our 4-H programming has been ...  »

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04 Aug

Vancouver Mural Festival

Various neighbourhoods in Vancouver

August 4, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Free & Ticketed

The Vancouver Mural Festival returns with a spectacular celebration of creativity and community across multiple locations, with the festival epicentre at the iconic City Centre Artist Lodge ...  »

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04 Aug

Harmony Arts Festival

1564 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver

August 4, 2023 To August 13, 2023

Free

Harmony Arts Festival celebrates summer on August 4-13, 2023 Harmony Arts Festival features ten days of events and activities showcasing arts and culture during a celebration of summer ...  »

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05 Aug

Brigade Days

Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Langley

August 5, 2023 To August 7, 2023

Regular Admission

Explore the encampment of re-enactors showcasing the Hudson’s Bay Company era as they swap stories, play music, and show off traditional skills during the B.C. ...  »

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05 Aug

Powell Street Festival 2023

Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell St, Vancouver

August 5, 2023 To August 6, 2023

Free

Canada's largest celebration of Japanese Canadian arts & culture held in Vancouver's historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood.   »

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05 Aug

Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival

Albion Fairgrounds, 23448 Jim Robson Way, Maple Ridge

August 5, 2023 To August 6, 2023

Free

The Annual Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival will heighten all your senses with many Caribbean flavours, right here in your own “backyard” at the Fairgrounds. On our stages, ...  »

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05 Aug

Tsawwassen Sun Festival

Various Venues, Delta

August 5, 2023 To August 7, 2023

Free

Join for the largest community festival in South Delta. There's fun for the whole family including a parade on Monday,y, marketplace, slow-pitch tournament, main stage entertainment, ...  »

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05 Aug

Vancouver Pride Parade & Pride Festival

Various Venues, Vancouver

August 5, 2023 To August 6, 2023

Free

The Parade and festival brings together thousands of individuals in the LGBTQ2+ community and their allies for a day of fun-filled festivities. The Pride Parade is a ...  »

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05 Aug

Richmond Sunflower Festival

Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond

August 5, 2023 To September 3, 2023

$12 to $15

Wander the sunflower and dahlia fields and discover all the hidden photo-op moments. Enjoy a cool drink from the lemonade stand, the perfect ice cream cone and ...  »

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06 Aug

Vancouver Street Dance Festival

Robson Square, 800 Robson St, Vancouver

August 6, 2023

Free

 Listen up, party people! Join us for an all-out, full-day extravaganza of street dance battles, mind-blowin' showcase performances, live music that'll make your speakers bump, and a ...  »

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06 Aug

Happyland Festival

PNE Amphitheatre, 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver

August 6, 2023

$59.00 - $99.00 plus fees

Timbre Concerts and Sunrise Series present the second annual HAPPYLAND Festival, a fully inclusive Pride celebration festival taking place at PNE Amphitheatre and Playland Amusement Park with ...  »

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