One of the biggest events of the year in the Tri-Cities is about to happen and it's all taking place in downtown Port Coquitlam.
This free event for vintage vehicle buffs, hot rodders and car enthusiasts is called the Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show.
It occurs each year in the city's downtown core, with 500 cars on display and thousands of visitors taking in the amazing car collection.
To make the event is a success, road closures will be in place Saturday (Aug. 19) and Sunday (Aug. 20) with maps provided by the event organizers.
The closures are to accommodate the evening car cruise, which takes place on Saturday evening, and the car show itself, which begins at 10 a.m.
Here is the list of activities and times:
Car Cruise: Saturday, Aug. 19
- 4 to 6 p.m = Barbecue dinner for registered participants
- 6 to 8 p.m = Vehicles will cruise through the community, cheered on by residents – see route map on this page and learn more here.
Car Show: Sunday, Aug. 20
- 7 to 9 a.m: Car show registered participant sign-in and pictures
- 7:30 to 11 a.m: $5 breakfast at The Outlet, everyone welcome
- 10 a.m to 4 p.m: 500+ vehicles throughout downtown Port Coquitlam, and keep an eye out for Blues Brothers Too.
- 12-7:15 p.m: Main stage entertainment on Wilson Avenue, with food and beverages nearby
- 12 p.m: Patsy Thompson – Roots, folk, country
- 1:15 p.m: Alive N Kissin’ – Kiss Tribute
- 2:30 p.m: Darren Lee – Elvis Tribute
- 4 p.m: Awards presentations
- 5:15 p.m: Steve Sainas Trio – Rockin’ blues, classic rock
- 6:15 p.m: Reckless – Bryan Adams tribute
- 11 a.m to 5 p.m: Children’s activities including rock climbing, Fun Gym Bus and Jelks Carnival
- 12 to 4 p.m: Acoustic Jam at the Shaughnessy Pop-up Park. Take a break at the pop-up park and enjoy or join in the acoustic jam session.
Parking
Car show organizers are encouraging event-goers to walk, cycle or take transit.
However, free parking is available during the car show Sunday (Aug. 20) at the West Coast Express parking lot at Wilson and Kingsway Avenues.
View this City of Port Coquitlam map for other downtown parking options, but please note that some downtown roads on this map will be closed during the car show – check against road closure maps on this page.
For more event information, you can visit the Downtown Port Coquitlam website.
