Light Up Chinatown 2024

Light Up Chinatown 2024

Dates: August 24 & 25, 2024
Location: 500-block Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC
Event Hours:

• Saturday, August 24: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Sunday, August 25: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Event Overview: Celebrate Vancouver's iconic Chinatown at the 4th annual Light Up Chinatown! festival, presented by RBC. This free, two-day outdoor event is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage and diverse history of one of Canada’s most iconic neighborhoods.

What to Expect:

• Live Performances: Enjoy a variety of live entertainment throughout the weekend, featuring performances that highlight the cultural richness of Chinatown.
• Limited-Edition Food Collaborations: Experience unique and exclusive food offerings created in collaboration with local merchants and restaurants.
• Hawker Street Food: Delight in street food inspired by the bustling hawker markets of Asia, offering a variety of delicious eats.
• Lanterns and Lights: The streets will be illuminated with colorful lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere as you explore the neighborhood.
• Specialty Offerings: Explore specialty products and services from Chinatown’s merchants, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Mission and Vision: Light Up Chinatown! aims to connect Vancouverites with the cultural history and entrepreneurial spirit of Vancouver’s Chinatown. The event is designed to welcome visitors, support local businesses, and celebrate the vibrant and inclusive community that makes Chinatown a unique place to work, play, and live.

About the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation: The Vancouver Chinatown Foundation is dedicated to revitalizing Chinatown while preserving its cultural heritage. Through projects focused on affordable housing, seniors housing, and cultural and economic development, the Foundation works to build a resilient and inclusive community.

Getting Here:

• SkyTrain: The festival site is a 10-minute walk from Stadium-Chinatown Station and Main Street-Science World Station.
• Bus: The 19, 22, 3, and 8 buses stop at the intersection of Pender and Main Street.

Come and be part of this vibrant celebration, supporting one of the last historically Asian neighborhoods in Canada, and enjoy all that Vancouver’s Chinatown has to offer!