This year’s Canada Day festivities will include:

• The Port Coquitlam Firefighters Drive-through BBQ from 12 to 4:00 p.m. at Firehall #1 – 1725 Broadway Street, an annual fundraiser for the Port Coquitlam Professional Firefighters Charitable Society ($10 for burger, chips and drink).
• A community-wide singing of O Canada, joining in with cities across the country, as part of the 7 pm cheer for front-line workers, and
• Virtual fireworks – click the button on the right. Residents are reminded that fireworks displays are not permitted in Port Coquitlam.
• Canada Day Scavenger Hunt presented by The Poco Heritage Museum
• Starting June 15th, Over 40 activities on the Celebrate Canada Day Website

Live Broadcast

July 1 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm featuring performances by:

Soundtrack Canada

“A Tribute to Canada’s Finest Singers & Songwriters“. SoundTrack Canada are Kelly Brock on lead and background vocals, Tom Artnzen on Keyboards and Vocals and Kevin Coles on Guitar and Vocals. The group blends pitch-perfect harmonies and acoustic arrangements on some of Canada’s most-loved hit songs. From well-known Canadian artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain and Justin Bieber, SoundTrack Canada covers it all! Performing songs from the best of the best, including everything from Country to Folk, Pop to Rock, and everything else in between. More info here: vanhattanent.com

Ezra Kwizera

Ezra Kwizera’s music carries the spark of life of someone who has seen and survived hardship, war, poverty, and growing up as a Rwandan refugee in Uganda. Yet from seemingly insurmountable challenges, Ezra has risen up to become one of the most notable artists and music producers in Africa and internationally. Now based in Vancouver BC, Canada he has brought with him his energetic yet soulful melodies along with his signature unique mix of genres and cultures. Having a richly multi-ethnic performance style, Ezra fluidly sings and raps in English, Kinyarwanda, Luganda, Zulu and Swahili, while infusing flavors of Reggae, Soca, East African Bongo, and Pop. Hearing Ezra sing, you know that he is sharing with you his story, and making you want to dance to celebrate life at the same time.

Jodi Proznick

Juno-nominated bassist, composer, producer and educator Jodi Proznick has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists. She has won numerous National Jazz Awards, including Bassist of the Year in ’08 and ’09. Her group, the Jodi Proznick Quartet, was awarded the Acoustic Group of the Year and Album of the Year in ‘08 and the Galaxie Rising Star at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival in ’04. She is a member of the music faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is Artistic Director of the VSO School of Music Summer Jazz Workshop. She is also a mother, wife, daughter, friend, sister and dreamer who loves to observe and create with the threads of grace that weave the days together.  Her latest critically acclaimed CD, Sun Songs (Cellarlive) is available at jodiproznick.com.

Patrick Gavigan

Patrick Gavigan is an accomplished singer best known for his undeniable vocal talent. His warm tone and powerful delivery truly highlight his unique vocal style. Patrick is also a go-to singer for many Vancouver bands and producers alike. His ability to move between any genre and perform like he had been singing that style for years makes him a ‘first call’ for live or session work. 

Block Party

Residents are also invited to connect with their neighbours through virtual block parties – an online social gathering through video conferencing that helps people engage with each other while maintaining physical distance. Click here for more information for setting up a virtual neighbourhood hub.

Support Local 

The City is partnering with the Port Coquitlam Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) #SupportLocal initiative, and will be promoting local business Canada Day specials beginning June 27 for delivery or pickup on July 1.