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Canada Day by the Bay
Canada Day by the Bay | Monday, July 1, 2024
FREE All-ages event!
Memorial Park and West Beach | 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Join us for a day full of free entertainment and family-fun for all ages at Canada Day by the Bay in White Rock, presented by Thrifty Foods.
Entertainment
The Hip Replacements
Memorial Park Stage | 8:30 p.m.
The Hip Replacements are a tribute band to Canadian rock band, The Tragically Hip.
You will be amazed by the vocal ability and sheer stage presence as The Hip Replacements recreate the full Gord Downie experience, all while giving the audience the highest level of energy and musicianship the Hip is known for!
En Karma
Memorial Park Stage | 7 p.m.
En Karma believes in knocking down the language barriers that separate people of different cultures!
En Karma are North America’s first pre-eminent Bhangra band dedicated to spreading their love of Punjabi’s music to people of various cultures. Their traditional beats have a modern twist that gets the audience dancing in no time!
12:00 p.m. Opening ceremonies |
12:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time |
12:45 p.m. Highland Dance - performed by Shots of Scotch Vancouver |
1:00 p.m. 4 Quarter Boulevard |
1:45 p.m. Afro-Cuban Fusion Dance - performed by Nico Rana |
2:00 p.m. Leadway |
2:45 p.m. Traditional Chinese Dancing - performed by HXMS |
3:00 p.m. Group Asi Somos |
3:35 p.m. Traditional Filipino Dance - performed by PhilCAS of BC |
4:00 p.m. The Seabillys |
5:00 p.m. Sound Machine |
6:00 p.m. Marlin Ramazzini |
7:00 p.m. En Karma |
8:30 p.m. The Hip Replacements, a tribute to The Tragically Hip |
All set times are subject to change
Indian Standard Time12:30 p.m.Indian Standard Time (IST) dances with North Indian classical traditions and yet defies description – an alt/jam/prog/funk/reggae/Indian fusion band creating a live experience unlike any other! IST has been playing local festivals and concerts in the Vancouver area, and is now ready to take it to the world… Are you ready for Indian Standard Time? |
Shots of Scotch12:45 p.m.Founded in 2013, Shot of Scotch Vancouver thrills audiences with innovative Highland dance. Their imaginative performances connect deeply with audiences, blending tradition with contemporary creativity. |
4 Quarter Boulevard1:00 p.m.4 Quarter Boulevard is a modern pop-rock cover/original music band from the Metro Vancouver area. Mixing rock back-beats with modern melodic hooks, our songs explore the more cynical side of the era with traditional pop melodies. Having been together since 2017, we have enjoyed playing stages all around Vancouver, and would LOVE to be given a chance to play a show for White Rock this summer! |
Afro-Cuban Fusion Dance1:45 p.m.Nico Rana’s solo performance showcases a fusion of traditional dance from Cuba with various styles such as Afro-Cuban, Rumba, and Timba. |
Leadway2:00 p.m.The Authentic 80s Experience! Leadway presents Radio Classic tunes all ears are familiar with, as well as danceable original songs with that iconic 80s sound. |
Huz Xia Multicultural Society2:45 p.m.The Hua Xia Multiculture Society is actively involved in activities and events in the Chinese community as well as in larger society to promote the understanding of Chinese heritage and culture, and to contribute to the cultural diversity in the Great Vancouver and Lower mainland. |
Asi-Somos3:00 p.m.Asi Somos mainly performs songs and music, taken from the vast Venezuelan folk traditions that encompass Spanish, Natives, Caribbean and African influences, providing a style of music that is engaging yet unpredictable and haunting. |
Philippines Cultural Arts Society of BC3:45 p.m.PhilCAS of BC is a registered non-profit organization primarily dedicated to ‘introducing Philippine culture through dance and music and instilling in Filipino children a sense of pride, cultural awareness and identity in their Filipino heritage’. |
The Seabillys4:00 p.m.The Seabillys play traditional Celtic music & inspired original tunes. This band features rich vocal harmonies, lively rhythms and fun solos to keep their crowds clapping, stomping & singing along. The Seabillys have entertained thousands of people in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island since 2011 with classic Canadian/American folk/pop/bluegrass & maritime tunes at community festivals, private parties & special events. |
Sound Machine5:00 p.m.Sound Machine is a multicultural BC-based dance band that plays the new wave sounds of the ’80s, the alternative sounds of the ’90s, and the cutting-edge sounds of the 2000 are…all with a touch of rock. Our sound is 100% organic and follows a less-is-more approach by stripping the band down the basics of vocals, strings, and rhythm. |
Marlin Ramazzini6:00 p.m.Marlin Ramazzini, Juno Award Nominee and recipient of the Vancouver Inspirational Latin Awards and Guatemalan Cultural Association Award, is one of the most versatile and accomplished Latin singers on the West Coast, with a warm and sensuous voice that can tease out the essence of any song. |
En Karma7:00 p.m.En Karma are North America’s first pre-eminent Bhangra band dedicated to spreading their love of Punjabi’s music to people of various cultures. Their traditional beats have a modern twist that gets the audience dancing in no time! |
The Hip Replacements, a tribute to The Tragically Hip8:30 p.m.You will be amazed by the vocal ability and sheer stage presence as The Hip Replacements recreate the full Gord Downie experience, all while giving the audience the highest level of energy and musicianship the Hip is known for! |
Experience
Kid's Zone
The Kid's Zone is located by the White Rock (P'Quals) from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Kids can participate in:
- An inflatable obstacle course
- Facepainting & tattoos
- Arts & crafts
- And more!
Activities
Remember your day with:
- A scavenger hunt from Thrifty Foods
- A round of mini golf with the onsite course
- Photobooth
- Visit the White Rock Museum & Archives exhibit, "Shenanigans! Celebrating 80 years of the White Rock Players’ Club"
- And more!
Fireworks
Presented by Allure Ventures
Look to the skies as the grand fireworks finale start at 10:15 p.m.
Watch the fireworks from the promenade, at Memorial Park or anywhere along East or West Beach.
Vendor Row Marketplace
Walk the promenade and visit over 60 vendors featuring art, food, jewelry, clothing and more!
The vendor marketplace is located west of the White Rock Musuem and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Getting to the waterfront
Please note there is no trolley or courtesy shuttle to the event.
Transit
Bus routes 361 and 362 will take people from Uptown White Rock to the Waterfront. Visit TransLink’s web page for route details.
Parking
Hourly parking is available at the parking lots east and west of the Pier. The small parking lot at the head of the Pier will be closed for event parking.
Park at the 180 stall West Beach Parkade at Vidal Street and Victoria Avenue. Hourly and all day parking rates are available.
It is highly recommended to carpool, if possible.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
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