Canada Day celebrations in the Tri-Cities were well-attended, drawing nearly 100,000 visitors to Town Centre Park alone on Monday, July 1.
Eric Kalnins, the city’s manager of economic development, told the Tri-City News today, July 2, the Coquitlam party was one of its largest yet — mostly due to the clear and warm weather throughout the day.
Coquitlam’s festivities started at noon with multi-cultural musical performances and ended just before the Lafarge Lake fireworks were fired off at around 10 p.m., with The Boom Booms headlining.
Kalnins said most people did not drive to the park; rather, they walked or cycled to the site, or hopped on SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake–Douglas station.
“The Town Centre Park Community Plaza Stage and Meadow Stage performances were very popular and it was wonderful to see large groups of families and friends picnicking in the park, playing games and engaging with the event’s sponsors, vendors, Eat Street food trucks, community groups and City of Coquitlam staff at the city’s beautiful event site in Town Centre Park,” Kalnins said.
He said the early feedback from the community, vendors and event sponsors has been positive.
Did you attend the Coquitlam Canada Day Party? Fill out an online survey by Monday, July 15 for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Coquitlam Centre mall.
Coquitlam RCMP also told the Tri-City News the detachment fielded a few noise complaints, but “no major incidents” were reported for Canada Day events.
Port Coquitlam
Large crowds also came out for Port Coquitlam’s free Canada Day celebrations, where pyrotechnics were set off at dusk at Castle Park.
In a news release, the city said more than 22,000 visitors were at the activities at Lions and Castle parks, and the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.
Shuttle buses ran to-and-from Castle Park from various locations around the community to avoid parking tie-ups on the hill.
"We are thrilled with the overwhelming turnout and community spirit at this year's Canada Day celebration in Port Coquitlam,” Mayor Brad West stated.
“From the exciting lineup of activities throughout the day to the incredible performances by Daniel Wesley and Tim Hicks along with the spectacular fireworks, it was a memorable event that truly showcased our city's vibrant culture and unity."
The Tri-City News was a media sponsor.
Were you at Port Coquitlam’s July 1 events? You can win a $150 gift card to a Port Coquitlam business of your choice by filling out an online survey by July 21.
Port Moody
Meanwhile, in Port Moody, July 1 was the last day of the three-day Golden Spike Days festival at Rocky Point Park.
Port Moody Police spokesperson Const. Sam Zacharias described the revelry around the city as “quite tame.”
“We did respond to calls related to fireworks, but no incidents of note,” he said.
Laura Avery-Wilson, office manager of the Golden Spike Days Society, thanked the community for celebrating the long weekend at the park. The Tri-City News was a media sponsor.
And she gave a shout out to volunteer Jose Sotelo who raised more than $4,000 for the 50/50 draw, which has been extended to July 4 at 11 a.m.
You can enter to win half of the pot in a 50/50 festival draw:
- $10 for a single ticket
- $20 for three tickets
- $30 for five tickets
A total of 3,100 tickets are for sale. To order tickets, you can visit the ticketing page of the Golden Spike Days Festival website.
Photos: Golden Spike Days Festival at Rocky Point Park https://t.co/1IvxxUc0Cu
— Tri-City News (@TriCityNews) July 1, 2024
