There is plenty of fun to be had at the Canada Day celebration at River Market on Sunday, July 1.
The boardwalk will be bustling with many activities and things to see and do. And for those wanting to make a day of it, there’s the chance to take a picnic on the Q to Q Ferry over to Queensborough, and return to the festivities at the River Market at the Quay afterwards.
What’s happening:
- Musical acts will be on stage on the boardwalk from 1 to 11 p.m.
- New West Craft, a handmade local artisan market put on by the Arts Council of New Westminster, will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Roving circus performers will move throughout the area, juggling and doing handstands for the entertainment of the crowd.
- A family board game drop-in takes place upstairs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Hyack Festival Association Market runs upstairs from noon until 8 p.m.
- There will be face painting on site.
- Fireworks are scheduled for 10 p.m., put on by the Hyack Festival Association.
