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Port Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day
Thursday, July 1, 2010

Download: Event Brochure (pdf)

Ninth Annual Fishing Derby in Lions Park (map & directions)
8 - 11:30am
A great opportunity for children under 12  to test their fishing skills.  Expect prizes and lots of family fun!  Breakfast available on site by the Port Coquitlam Lions Club.

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast in Lions Park (map & directions)
8 - 11:30am

Enjoy a great start to Canada Day with a delicious breakfast served by the local Lions Club.   The cost is $4. each and $2. each for children under 12.

      Castle Park (map & directions)
      12 noon - Dusk

      • Opening Ceremony
      • Community Showcase
      • Children's Activities
      • Musical Entertainment
      • International Bazaar
      • Firefighters' Salmon Barbecue
      • Grande Finale Fireworks 

      Opening Ceremonies & Cake Cutting

      Community Showcase: 12:30 -5:30

      Children’s Activities: 12:30 -5:30

      International Bazaar: 12:30 – 5:30

      Firefighters’ Salmon Barbeque: 4pm start
      This Canada Day favourite is being served once again by our local firefighters. Proceeds go to the Burn Fund

      Evening Entertainment: 6 -10 pm
      Enjoy a tribute to the blues masters by Steve Sainas of Mud Dog, 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.

      Grande Finale Fireworks: Dusk
      Enjoy the spectacular thrill of  fireworks coordinated by the Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services.

      Save the hassle and take the 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 in effect 6:00pm to midnight

      No Stopping 6pm - 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, 8 pm - 11:30pm

      • 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 prohitbited area.

      Sponsorship Opportunities
      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 at 604.927.7935 or battles@portcoquitlam.ca.

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

      • CANADIAN HERITAGE

      • GILLNETTER PUB
      • HARKEN TOWING
      • POCO INN & SUITES
      • Bake House Bakery
      • Starbucks Coffee Company
      • Coquitlam Towing
      • EPR Coquitlam
      • Meridian RV
      • The Pantry Restaurant
      • Riverside Fly & Tackle



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