New Westminster Canada Day 2026

Event Overview

Celebrate New Westminster Canada Day Drone Show 2026 at Queen's Park with a full day of free family-friendly entertainment, live music, cultural performances, food trucks, a beer garden, kids' activities, Bubble Soccer, and a spectacular drone show to end the evening.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and spend the day enjoying one of Metro Vancouver's largest Canada Day celebrations. From live concerts and family fun to local food vendors and interactive activities, there's something for all ages before the night concludes with an unforgettable drone light show above Queen's Park Stadium.

Date & Time

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Drone Show: 10:00 PM

Location

Queen's Park

New Westminster, BC

Admission

Free

Festival Highlights

Live Entertainment

Enjoy an afternoon and evening of live performances on the South Field Stage.

South Field Stage Schedule

Drone Show

The celebration concludes with a spectacular Drone Show beginning at 10:00 PM above Queen's Park Stadium. The best viewing location is from the grass surrounding the stadium.

Kids Zone

Open from 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM, featuring:

• Bouncy castle
• Mini golf
• Face painting
• Craft station
• Red Fox activities
• Rhythm Resource Drum Show
• Tumble City
• Family games and activities

Bubble Soccer

Try a fun twist on soccer at the Sportsplex from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, where players compete inside inflatable bubbles.

Music in the Rose Garden

Relax with live acoustic music from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, featuring Hayden Goss and Arts New West programming.

Food Vendors

Enjoy local favourites including:

• Tacofino
• The Original Hurricane Potato
• Dream Delights Doughnuts
• Hen's Up Chicken
• Mi Tradicion
• Gary's Kettle Corn
• Kona Ice

Queen's Park Arena concessions will also be open throughout the event.

Beer Garden

Hosted by Steel & Oak Brewing Co., the licensed Beer Garden operates from 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM, serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Getting There

Q to Q Ferry

Extra ferry sailings between Queensborough and Queen's Park will operate every 15 minutes from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, making it easy to travel to the celebration.

Why Attend New Westminster Canada Day?

New Westminster's Canada Day celebration combines live music, cultural performances, delicious food trucks, family-friendly activities, Bubble Soccer, a beer garden, and one of Metro Vancouver's most impressive Canada Day drone shows—all with free admission in the beautiful setting of Queen's Park.

Event Details

Event

New Westminster Canada Day Drone Show 2026

Date

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Time

2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location

Queen's Park, New Westminster, BC

Admission

Free

Drone Show

10:00 PM

Suitable For

All Ages