The City of Port Coquitlam is inviting residents and visitors to kick off the 103rd May Days at the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, May 3, marking the official start of one of the community’s longest-running and most cherished traditions.
Taking place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, the Opening Ceremonies will feature traditional Maypole dancing by children and seniors, dance performances, live entertainment and the presentation of the 2026 May Day Royal Party. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., and the first 103 people through the door will receive a free one-day recreation pass.
First celebrated in 1923, May Days continues to bring the community together each spring in a celebration of tradition, community spirit and family fun.
May Days celebrations continue throughout the week and culminate in a full day of festivities in downtown Port Coquitlam on Saturday, May 9.
May Days event highlights include:
Choir Concert on Friday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at Leigh Square Stage
PoCo Kids’ Bike Race on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Port Coquitlam
Vancouver Police Drill Team at 10:50 a.m., returning to May Days for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic
May Day Parade on Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. in downtown Port Coquitlam
Party in the Square on Saturday, May 9 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Terry Fox Hometown Square, featuring live entertainment, children’s activities, carnival rides and games, food trucks and a beverage garden
Sponsors
The City thanks the sponsors supporting May Days 2026:
Silver Sponsor
IUEC Local 82
Vancity
Media Sponsors
Global BC
Tri-Cities Are Awesome
Bronze Sponsors
DVC Indoor Shooting Centre
Paris EveryBODY
Community Sponsors
Astoria Retirement Residence
MLA Mike Farnworth
Woodbridge
In-Kind Sponsor
For more information and the full event schedule, visit portcoquitlam.ca/maydays.
