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Events Description
Coquitlam recognizes that Canada Day can mean different things for different members of our community. As a result, the City has adapted the July 1 event to provide a day that is sensitive to the diverse range of community perspectives. Canada Day in Coquitlam is a safe and inclusive family-friendly event with a wide range of entertainment, multicultural performances, fireworks, food, fun activities and opportunities to learn more about Canadian and pre-colonial Indigenous history.
Stop by Eat Street, sponsored by Journey Auto Group, from 12 – 9 p.m. to find exciting food options from a variety of different culinary styles. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available.
The family-friendly activities at the festival lawn near Town Centre Park Community Plaza include adventure games like mini golf and a climbing wall, Eat Street with diverse and affordable food options, an Eco Zone for interactive environmental activities, and Coquitlam Lane offering information on the city’s services. Additionally, The Meadow showcases community arts, cultural groups, and live music performances.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: Saturday, July 1, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
| 12 p.m. | Balkan Shmalkan (Eastern European; pop, jazz music) | Plaza Stage |
| 12:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony | Plaza Stage |
| 1:15 p.m. | Karima Essa (Bollywood; dance) | Plaza Stage |
| 1:45 p.m. | Jultagi (Korean; tightrope walking) | Meadow Stage |
| 3 p.m. | The Myrtle Family Band (Vaudeville; comedy, dance, jazz music) | Plaza Stage |
| 4 p.m. | Will’s Jams (Children; bilingual, rock-pop music) | Meadow Stage |
| 5 p.m. | Bakara Band (Persian; pop music) | Plaza Stage |
| 6:45 p.m. | Forro Do Cano (North Eastern Brazil; music, dance) | Meadow Stage |
| 8:30 p.m. | The Suits (pop, hip hop, R&B, soul, funk music) | Plaza Stage |
| 10 p.m. | Fireworks | Lafarge Lake |
Venue & Address :
Town Centre Park, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Transit – The Canada Day event is located a short ten-minute walk from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas Skytrain station, with a clearly marked paved path leading the way to the event grounds.
Bike – Attendees who choose to ride their bike to the event can access the free on-site bike valet service stationed along Trevor Wingrove Way .
Vehicle – For those who arrive by vehicle, free parking will be available in the lots off of Trevor Wingrove Way and at the Douglas College surface lots. View the Canada Day Parking map (PDF)
Pick-up/drop-off – There will be designated pick-up and drop-off areas in parking lot A (on the west side of the park off of Trevor Wingrove Way adjacent to Pinetree Way).
Road Closure: Pinetree Way between Guildford Avenue and Pinewood Avenue will be closed to traffic in the evening from 9:30 – 11 p.m. for the fireworks display.
Road Closure: Pinetree Way between Guildford Avenue and Pinewood Avenue will be closed to traffic in the evening from 9:30 – 11 p.m. for the fireworks display.
