Canada Day 2025 at Queen’s Park, New Westminster

Celebrate Canada Day 2025 in the heart of New Westminster at Queen’s Park with a full day of entertainment, food, culture, and community spirit. On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, enjoy live performances, interactive activities, art exhibitions, and family-friendly fun, all capped off with a lively atmosphere in one of the city’s most iconic parks.

📍 Location: Queen’s Park, New Westminster
🕒 Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free

🎤 Main Stage Entertainment

1:00–1:45 PM: Welcome Speeches
1:45–2:30 PM: Brody Halfe – Qayqayt First Nation musician
2:55–3:45 PM: Devon More – Alternative folk artist with a multi-instrumental live-loop setup
4:10–5:10 PM: The Vanrays – EastVan Soul & R&B band
5:35–6:25 PM: Kyle Hensby & the Rowdy Spurs – High-energy country band
6:50–7:50 PM: Bend Sinister – Vancouver-based indie rock band

🎪 Bandshell Stage Highlights

1:00–2:00 PM: Mechanics of Music – Local community-based music school
2:20–2:50 PM: Jessica Yue – Traditional Chinese Ribbon Dance
3:30–4:30 PM: King Fish Limbo – Caribbean limbo performance for all ages
5:30–6:30 PM: Rhythm Resource – Interactive drumming with cajóns
7:15–7:45 PM: Royal City Hyack Cheer – Youth-led cheer team performance

🍔 Food Trucks & Beer Garden

Food Vendors:

• Little Miss Coffee

• Shameless Buns

• Kona Ice

• Tacofino

Beer Garden (19+):
Presented by Steel & Oak Brewing Co., featuring local craft brews in a relaxed, outdoor setting.

🚴‍♀️ Special Activities & Programs

🚲 Canada Day Cycle Sampler (13+)

Try a sample-sized spin class at the Queen’s Park Rose Garden. Free with registration.

🕒 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM

🤸‍♀️ Family Drop-In Gymnastics

Tumbling fun for all ages at the Queen’s Park Sportsplex. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🎨 Cultural & Art Exhibitions

Art Gallery in The Habitat

Explore vibrant works by local artists.
🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Indigenous Youth Art Exhibition: Welcome to My Renaissance

An inspiring collection of visual art by Indigenous youth and artists.
📍 Centennial Lodge | 🕒 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This full-day celebration is free and open to everyone, featuring entertainment, cultural appreciation, art, fitness, food, and family programming. Don’t miss this inclusive celebration of Canada Day in New Westminster!

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