July is fast approaching and that means it is time to get out and about in the city as festival season will be hotting up….apparently the weather is going to play ball too just in time for Canada Day on July 1st.
It seems like the West is going to be enjoying better weather than of late (but us Vancouverites are quite used to a rainy start to the Summer…In Vancouver the month of June is commonly named as Juneuary….lol).
Forecasters are predicting temperatures in the mid 20 Celsius and possibly higher in parts (for you Fahrenheit folks out there this will be the high 70s pushing into the 80s), but we will have to wait and see when next week comes around….would be nice eh!
JULY 1st – CANADA DAY
Celebrate this Nations national holiday on July 1st with a fantastic long weekend spectacle around the city. Here are our suggestions where you can enjoy the Canada Day Celebrations.
CANADA DAY ON GRANVILLE ISLAND
Granville Island will be the bug of the party, starting the celebrations bright and early from 7am right until Midnight, you will be treated to a Pancake Breakfast, fantastic festival atmosphere with live dancers, Jazz music and performances courtesy of the South Asian Cultural Extravaganza.
http://granvilleisland.com/event/canada-day-celebration
CANADA DAY WATERFRONT PARTY & PARADE
The Canada Day Party will begin at 10am till 6pm at Canada Place which like Granville Island is a must see area to visit, it is also where the Cruise Ships dock in the summer season.
There will be a full on festival atmosphere down here with 3 stages for live entertainment.
CANADA DAY PARADE The Parade begins at 7pm and begins at Georgia St and Broughton St So don your best red and white clothes and get there to enjoy the festive activities!
http://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/
CANADA DAY FIREWORKS
The Fireworks will cap off the perfect day of celebrations from the beautiful setting of the Burrard Inlet which Canada Place overlooks with the gorgeous North shore mountains and North Vancouver in the background.
The fireworks will get going from 10.30pm till 11pm. Hopefully the weather will be clear as you will still be able to see the north shore backdrop with stunning twilight setting on these long balmy evenings.
http://www.canadadayfireworks.ca/
There are a couple of festivals happening on Saturday July 13th
KHATSAHLANO! Music & Arts Festival
A major music festival right in the heart of the trendy Kitsilano district
Located along West 4th Ave between Burrard St and Macdonald St, the area will be funpacked with live music, dancing and plenty of street performers with around 50 participants to make it a very special day. The area is awesome on its own too, like Davie Village it is packed with excellent Restaurants, Bars, Cafes and trendy shops – you cannot go wrong.
GAYDAY @ PLAYLAND
One of the first festivals that are leading up to the Vancouver Pride Parade is Gay Day at the PNE PLAYLAND Fairground….so don your best pink and bring out that inner child in you at the fun of the fair!
https://www.facebook.com/events/178249728899316/
VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21
By far one of the biggest events in the musical calender in Vancouver, this is a must see festival that is not only folk music but does encompass other genres and styles that can relate to it. The musicians here are excellent too, so for the money spent you will not be disappointed at all.
It is also set at the stunning location of Jericho Beach, this is one of the finest beaches in the Vancouver area and offers stunning views of Vancouver and its surroundings.
$45 – $50 Friday only; $75 – $80 Saturday or Sunday; $135 – $165 Weekend Pass; student, youth and senior discounts available.
CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL – NORTH VANCOUVER/LONSDALE QUAY
Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, July 28
Let the Caribbean spirit flow through veins with lively music, excellent food that is full of flavour as only the tropics know how, and they have a way to party like no other!
Also when you are there, check out the Lonsdale Quay area, it is North Vancouver’s equivalent of Granville Island and Pike Place Market in Seattle.
CELEBRATION OF LIGHT FIREWORKS
Saturday, July 27th, Wednesday, July 31st & Saturday, August 3rd
One of the biggest events in the Vancouver calender and a truly fantastic spectacle that draws almost half a million people to the West End Beaches of Sunset Beach and English Bay, iy is now in its 23rd year.
It is a worldwide competition that is held annual in various worldwide cities. Each country per night is hoping to win the prize by perfecting an incredible display in synchrony to Music of their choice.
There will also be an acrobatic air display to get you going before the fireworks kick off at 10pm.
Fireworks information: http://blog.sunsetinn.com/?cat=717
Please check with the hotel for details regarding this major event as there will be road closures. The Sunset Inn is within the no drive zone.
