Mark your calendar for Saturday, Sept. 4 for Party in the Square – Celebrating Canada’s Diversity in downtown Port Coquitlam. 

Drop by Leigh Square Sept. 4 from 2 to 6 p.m. for a celebration of Canada’s diverse cultures, featuring live performances, children’s activities, displays, food and beverages.  

Plans include: 

• Live cultural music and dance performances by Indigenous hoop dancer Alex Wells, Persian music and dance, AC/DC tribute band Bonnie Scott, pop/R&B duo KokoSoul, and Afro-Cuban dance grooves with the Fito Garcia Band
• Family arts activities in the sculpture yard led by J Peachy and Red Fox Healthy Living Society
• Site-wide beverage garden hosted by the Kinsmen Club
• Food court with on-site food trucks
• Displays including the City Info Tent 

All activities will comply with current orders from the Provincial Health Officer. To protect public safety, the following COVID-19 protocols will be in place:

• Directional signage and physical distancing in lineups
• Masks are not required for outdoor events but will be recommended, with free masks available for public use
• Hand sanitizer will be available

Party in the Square – Celebrating Canada’s Diversity is funded in part by the Government of Canada through its Celebrate Canada program. 

More details about the Party in the Square can be found at portcoquitlam.ca/square.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
Email ibacachex@portcoquitlam.ca