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Port Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day - Friday, July 1

Lions Park
(map & directions)
Time: 8 - 11:30am
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a great start to Canada Day with a delicious breakfast served by the local Lions Club. $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. 		10th Annual Fishing Derby
A great opportunity for children under 12  to test their fishing skills. Expect prizes and lots of family fun! Free admission.

Castle Park
(map & directions)
12 noon - Dusk

Free admission! See below for info about free shuttle and parking restrictions.
Noon:
Opening Ceremonies & Cake Cutting

12:30-5:30 pm:
Community Showcase featuring local talent (see below for evening entertainment) 

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12:30 - 5:30pm:
Children's activities - including Bell E. Buttons the Clown, free face painting, a creation station, castles and a climbing wall.

International bazaar - displays and vendors

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 		3:30pm - 6:30pm
Firefighters' Salmon Barbecue - this Canada Day favourite is being served once again by our local firefighters. Proceeds go to the Burn Fund. 

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6:00-10:00pm:
Musical entertainment:
Enjoy the Big Yahoo followed by Andy Lorimer (formerly with Prism) backing up Susie McGregor, an animated and expressive performer whose vocals have drawn Canadian audiences from coast to coast. This duo is back after being very well received at last year's event.

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Dusk
Grande Finale Fireworks: Enjoy the thrill of fireworks coordinated by Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services and sponsored this year by Onni Group.


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Parking Restrictions and Shuttle Service

FREE Shuttle Service
A free shuttle bus service will be provided between Castle Park and the West Coast Express parking lot on Kingsway Avenue, every half hour from 11:30 am to midnight. Extra free parking is available at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, 2150 Wilson Avenue.

Parking Restrictions near Castle Park: 6 pm to midnight

 No Stopping 6 pm - midnight 
  • Along the north side of Citadel Drive
    (from the east leg of Castle Crescent to Pitt River Road)
  • Along both sides of Castle Crescent
  • Along both sides of Citadel Drive from Confederation Drive to Castle Crescent (east leg)

Temporary Street Closures, 6 - 11:30 pm

  • Citadel Drive from Pitt River Road to Confederation Drive
  • Colonial Drive from Citadel Drive to Moody Court
  • Castle Crescent
Vehicles will be towed at owner's expense if parked in prohibited areas.

Sponsors

The Port Coquitlam Canada Day Task Force would like to acknowledge the financial and/or in-kind support received from our generous sponsors:

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We also thank these contributors: Harken Towing, Gillnetter Pub, Starbucks Coffee Company, Coquitlam Towing, Meridian RV, Home Depot, Adam Wahed (Remax Realty), Corner Sports

Our community partners: Art Focus, Community Crime Watch, Girl Guides, Port Coquitlam Elks, Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services, Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society, Port Coquitlam Legion Branch133, Port Coquitlam Lions Club, Riverside Fly & Tackle, Second Storey Theatre & Table 23, and St.  John's Ambulance. 

If you would like to show your support for community events and get your company's brand in front of thousands of people, please contact Sandra Battle.

Contact
Sandra Battle, Program Coordinator - Community and Civic Events
Tel:  604.927.7935
Fax:  604.927.7910
Email:  battles@portcoquitlam.ca