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Things to on Canada Day in and around Richmond
Celebrate Canada’s 153rd birthday with fun events and activities. Many events and celebrations have moved online. However, there are still a few in-person events in and around Richmond.
Official Canada Day Celebrations
Canada Day at Home in Richmond
Canada Day celebrations will move to online platforms this year as the City of Richmond, in partnership with the Steveston Community Society, celebrates Canada Day at Home. The Canada Day at Home festivities look to capture some of the magic that fills Steveston Village every year but from the safety of family bubbles and home gatherings. Tune in to see a Welcome from Mayor Malcolm Brodie and take part in a city-wide singalong of O Canada led by Steveston’s own Audrey De Boer.The Steveston Salmon Festival parade is a long-standing, 50 year tradition and this year, Richmond residents are encouraged to decorate their front lawns and driveways, and dress their family and pets, in red and white to celebrate the day and create a virtual parade, which will be viewable online.
Canada Day at Home will be capped off with virtual fireworks that can take place in your own backyard using a web-based application. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
At Home
Free
Canada Day Drumming Virtual Celebration
Enjoy 6-minute simultaneous drumming. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 11:00 AM
Various locations across Canada
Register to participate
2020 Canada Day Celebrations – From Ottawa
The Canada Day Daytime Show brings you a virtual tour of the festivities. Join Serena Ryder and Pierre-Yves Lord on a trip to meet talented artists from Yellowknife, Calgary, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Montréal, Québec City and Moncton. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Whole day
Online
Free
Celebration of Citizenship
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship, the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and MaRS have partnered to host Canada’s first cross-country virtual citizenship ceremony! The ceremony, taking place on July 1, will be a celebration of Canadian resilience and unity, and an opportunity for all Canadians to come together to celebrate and welcome our newest citizens. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 12:00 PM ET
Online
Free
Canada Day Celebration Kit
As part of National Canada Day festivities, Canadian Heritage in collaboration with partners, has prepared interactive, creative, and educational activities for the whole family. Have fun exploring each activity pack and share your experience using the hashtag #CanadaDay. Details
Anytime
At Home
Free
Canada Day Fireworks
Virtual Fireworks From Ottawa
The evening show traditionally ends with a large fireworks display over Parliament Hill, but instead the online version will have the greatest hits montage.DetailsWednesday, July 1 | 10:00 PM
Online
Free
In-person Events
Drive-in Movie Night
Watch movies under the stars from the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 9:30 PM
Twilight Drive-In, 260th Street and Fraser Highway, Langley
$50/carload
A Taste of the PNE: Canada Day Edition
Be a part of our country’s only Canada Day Parade! Join us in wearing red & white and waving maple leaf flags, as *A Taste of the PNE* returns for this patriotic celebration. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
PNE, East Hastings Street, Vancouver
$10 admission (one per carload) is required
Pretty Lucid Place
Welcome to Pretty Lucid Place an immersive art experience in Vancouver. Designed to be tactile and shareable, we invite you to let your imagination run wild as you explore our real-life dream world. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
4731 Garden City Road, Richmond
$24.99 – $37.99
Canada Day at Big Splash Water Park!
Join for the Grand Opening day for the 2020 Season! Come celebrate Canada Day with us! Book your tables and cabanas along with your admission tickets to secure your spot with us! Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Big Splash Water Slide Park, 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen
General admission plus selected package fees
Canada Day Run
Participants are encouraged to run, walk, or roll. All participants will receive a free Maple Leaf Face Covering. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | Anytime
Where ever you are – location of your choosing
$35 per participant
Virtual Parties & Events
World premiere of Vivian Fung’s Prayer
The world premiere of JUNO Award-winning Canadian composer Vivian Fung’s Prayer will premiere on CBC Music on Canada Day. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 7:00 AM ET
Online
Free
Virtual Q107 Canada Day Picnic
Celebrate our country’s birthday with free virtual tribute bands paying homage to AC/DC, the Tragically Hip, Journey, and more and virtual fireworks to cap off the night! Grab your favourite drink and Canada Day swag and get ready for a night full of unreal programming…all from the comfort of your own home! Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Online
Free
Canada Day House Party
Canadian DJ Skratch Bastid will host the first ever virtual Canada Day House Party, featuring a diverse, all-Canadian lineup with acts like Sam Roberts Band, Cadence Weapon, Dean Brody, Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, Tobi and more! The virtual event will be in benefit of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 3:00 PM ET
Online
Free
More Things to Do on Canada Day
- Enjoy a family getaway
- Go on a Scenic drive
- Explore Nature Parks
- Enjoy a night of Camping
- Have you done these Waterfall Hikes?