Celebrate the BC Day Long Weekend 2025 with an unforgettable lineup of events happening across Metro Vancouver! From outdoor festivals and night markets to Pride celebrations, concerts, and theatre under the stars — this summer weekend is full of reasons to get outside, dance, eat, and explore.
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| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Cultural Festivals | Harmony Arts Festival • Powell Street Festival • White Rock Sea Festival • Celebrate BC Day Festival • Squamish Days Festival • Tropical Vibes Caribbean Fest |
| 🌈 Pride Events | Vancouver Pride Parade • International Pride Tennis Tournament |
| 🎪 Family Fun | Chilliwack Corn Festival • Abbotsford Agrifair • Tsawwassen Sun Festival • PNE Playland |
| 🎶 Music & Concerts | Tate McRae Concert |
| 💃 Dance & Pop-Ups | Dance Dance Dance • Robson Square Dance Series |
| 🍿 Outdoor Series | Fridays on Front • Uptown Live • Gastown Sunday Set • Kitsilano Showboat |
| 🎭 Outdoor Theatre | Bard on the Beach • Theatre Under the Stars |
| 🌙 Night Markets | Shipyards Night Market • Richmond Night Market • Junction Public Market |
| 🎨 Art & Culture | Free Friday Night at Vancouver Art Gallery |
| 🏇 Sports & Racing | Hastings Racecourse – BC Cup |
📍 Downtown Vancouver
📅 August 1–3 | Main Parade: August 3 at 1 PM
🎟 Free
Celebrate love, diversity, and unity at one of Canada's largest Pride parades.
📍 West Vancouver Waterfront
📅 August 1–10
🎟 Free
This waterfront festival features live music, artisan markets, food, and art displays.
📍 Rogers Arena
📅 August 4 & 5
🎟 Ticketed
Pop sensation Tate McRae hits the stage with special guest Zara Larsson.
📍 East Beach & Memorial Park, White Rock
📅 August 2–3
🎟 Free
Celebrate summer with a torchlight parade, fireworks, live music, mermaids, and more.
📍 Exhibition Park, Abbotsford
📅 August 1–3
🎟 Ticketed
Enjoy thrilling rides, monster trucks, rodeo shows, and family exhibits.
📍 Town Centre Park, Coquitlam
📅 August 4 | 11 AM – 9 PM
🎟 Free
B.C.’s largest salmon BBQ, family activities, live music, food trucks, and fireworks!
📍 Hastings Racecourse
📅 August 4 | 2:30 PM
🎟 Ticketed
Catch live horse racing at one of the season’s biggest race days.
📍 The Shipyards District
📅 Friday, August 1 | 3 PM – 10 PM
🎟 Free
Live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, and waterfront views every Friday!
📍 8351 River Road, Richmond
📅 August 1–4 (Fri–Mon)
🎟 $7 (Free for kids/seniors)
Explore 600+ food items, anime decor, and cultural showcases.
📍 851 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
📅 Daily
🎟 Free
A curated marketplace of local goods and food vendors.
Bard on the Beach – Shakespeare Festival – At Vanier Park until Sept. 20
Theatre Under the Stars – Stanley Park – Musicals under the stars nightly
Kitsilano Showboat – Free community performances
📍 East Hastings St, Vancouver
📅 Open Daily until August 15
🎟 Day & Season Passes
Enjoy roller coasters, games, food trucks, and carnival rides.
Free Friday Nights at Vancouver Art Gallery – Aug 1 | 4 PM–8 PM
This BC Day Long Weekend is your chance to explore the best of Metro Vancouver’s summer events. Whether you're vibing at a Pride parade, indulging in night market food, catching Shakespeare under the stars, or dancing by the waterfront — there's something here for every local and visitor alike.
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