It's time to get into the holiday spirit and there's no place like downtown Port Coqutilam for the holidays! Experience the joy and wonder of the City's annual Christmas in the Square at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) including a winter market, sip-n-shop and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Event-goers can support local businesses and artisans, enjoy food trucks, an indoor sip-n-shop from local craft breweries, official lighting of City tree, photos with Santa, holiday craft making, music and live entertainment.
Photo Contest
Take a picture at Christmas in the Square at one of three City Christmas frames which will be placed throughout the site. Tag @cityofpoco for a chance to win a $250 City swag gift pack until Dec. 18.
Everyone Welcome for the Outdoor Live Music, Sip n' Shop, and Activities for all Ages
Event Schedule and Details - Sat. Dec. 2:
Live Entertainment - 12:15 - 8:00pm
- Collage Singers
- Beauty Shop Dolls
- Ben Crosby
- Phat Santa Swing
- Diane Lines
- Buddy The Elf - Roving Entertainment
Winter Artisan Market - 12:00 - 8:00 p.m
Gift-seekers will find handmade treasures, quality art, fine crafts, fresh crepes and other refreshments. Admission is free and there will be draw prizes from the market vendors so be sure to enter! More information can be found at portcoquitlam.ca/christmas.
Beverage Garden - 12:00 - 8:00 p.m
- Taylight Brewing (Craft beer and hard lemonade)
- Tinhouse Brewing (Craft beer)
- City (Warm mulled wine)
Food Vendors - 12:00 - 8:00 p.m
- Me N Ed's (Pizza)
- Cassandra Cake Co. (Sandwiches and pastries)
Photos with Santa - 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Complimentary photos with Santa
Write Letters to Santa - 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Light up Ceremony - 5:00 p.m.
Make sure to be outside the Mabbett Hall for the lighting ceremony of the PoCo BIA Christmas tree.
The weekend also kicks off the 11th Annual Christmas Tree Festival, which invites the public to vote for their favourite tree. The festival, a fundraiser for PoCo Heritage, runs from Dec. 2 to 15. More information is available at downtownpocobia.com.
Thank you to our event sponsors, the Downtown Port Coquitlam Business and Improvement Association (PoCo BIA) and media sponsor Tri-City News.
More Winter in the City Activities
Celebrate winter with the City of Port Coquitlam and explore al lthe winter fun! Further details are available at portcoquitlam.ca/winterinthecity.
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Media Contact
Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
Email [email protected]