Join us on the second day of this two day festival!

Celebrate our city’s diverse nautical history at the 21st annual Richmond Maritime Festival! Enjoy a vibrant program of free live music, maritime-themed kids activities, a display of beautifully restored wooden boats and ships, and much more.

Bring the whole family to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston, Aug. 24 & 25 from 11AM – 6PM.

The Steveston Dragon Boat Festival takes place in Richmond‘s Steveston Village between the Britannia Heritage Shipyard and Imperial Landing. The Britannia Heritage Shipyard is located at 5180 Westwater Drive. Imperial Landing, meanwhile, is at 4000 Bayview Street further to the west.

🎉 We’re so excited to celebrate 45 incredible years with you! 🎉

Join us for a grand celebration at Granville Island on August 18th, 2024. As a HUGE THANK YOU for being part of our journey, this event is FREE for everyone! We’ll have a beer garden, live music, dancing, and DJ Lokoboy spinning the tunes.

We’ll have performances by Marie Hui, Trilojay, Rumba Calzada & Chris Trinidad, Breakdance Battle hosted by Tight Circle (Arthur Tiojanco & Antonio Somera)

Plus, check out our amazing vendors: Japadog, Hanap, Leavenly Goods Bakery, Dumdog Vintage, Do Well, Empowering Diversity, and Koze Rugs.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: Blastmedia Print, Dished Vancouver, Granville Island, Chatterbox Marketing and Event Planning, Armando’s Finest Quality Meats, and YVT Real Estate Group.

Program Schedule

12:00 PM DJ Loko Boy starts off the event

1:00 PM Trilojay X Marie Hui

1:45 PM             DJ Loko Boy

3:00 PM            Rumba Calzada

5:15-6:00 PM   Breakdance Battle hosted by Tight Circle

Contest giveaway runs throughout the day - winner to be announced online after the event

Via Global News:

Join us for Meet Me in Gastown! On Thursday, August 15th, from 4 pm to 8 pm, experience Vancouver’s historic district come alive with free, family-friendly fun. Indulge your taste buds with delicious cuisine from local favourites such as The Flying Pig, MeeT, and Oku Izakaya Bar. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere with live music performances by the Sutursonic Band and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and be entertained by captivating dance battle performances. Enjoy the unique opportunity to explore a car-free Water Street, thanks to the Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot, making it easy to wander and discover local gems like Lee’s Donuts, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary with special festivities. The event’s festivities will extend into the evening with an afterparty featuring a live DJ spinning tunes from 8 pm to 11 pm, ensuring the celebration continues well into the night. Take advantage of Gastown’s vibrant celebration of community, culture, and cuisine!

This Saturday, July 27th, for ONE DAY ONLY, the Dank Mart & Lee’s donuts will be available!

🍩 The Dankaroo
🍩 Nerds Strawberry Grape Donut
🍩 Nerds Very Berry Donut

DETAILS ⬇️🍩

🍬 Date: July 27, 2024
🍬 Time: 12 PM until supplies last
🍬 Location: 805 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

There will be a DJ, on-site sampling, giveaways, and more! Donuts will be available in boxes of 6 for $19.99 each. We can't wait for you to try them! 💙❤️

Join us at the PNE between 11:30-3:30pm AND 5-9pm.