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Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day with the City of Coquitlam in this fun-filled day for the whole family. With a focus on multiculturalism, try food from around the world and experience the arts with roving entertainers, theatre, musical entertainment, arts and crafts and interactive activities.

Date: Thursday, July 1
Time: 12:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Lafarge Lake and Evergreen Cultural Centre
Address: Pinetree Way
Admission: Free
Phone: 604.927.6978

Click here for site map, parking information and how to get to the celebration site.

A big thanks to all the sponsors who contributed to making this event a success!

Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day : 2010 Entertainment and Activities 

See the list below for Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day entertainers and activities.  Be sure to check back often for updates to the schedule!  *Performers may be subject to change*.

Coquitlam Stage
Check out what’s on at the Coquitlam stage. With high-energy entertainment all day long there will sure to be something for everyone! Click here for more details.

Cultural Stage
Highlighting our cultural partners, the Cultural Stage will showcase some of the amazing cultural talent right here in our own community.

1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Russian
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Chinese Folk Dance
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Korean – Kayagum Music
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Persia Music Group & Azerbaijani Iranian dance
6:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Maillardville - The Jammers
8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Caribbean – Steel Band

Evergreen Theatre Stage
Programmed with family entertainment all day long, come inside for an intimate performance! Click here for a schedule.

Water Stage
Grab a spot along the west bank of Lafarge Lake at dusk for the Light up the Night finale. It is sure to be a glowing spectacular!

Taste of Coquitlam
Coquitlam is host to many multicultural restaurants! Come by for a “Taste of Coquitlam” and let your taste buds take you someplace far away! Relax and enjoy the lake view from the Lafarge Dining tent. 

This year’s restaurants include:

Kandoo Iranian Cuisine Chada Thai Fine Cuisine
The Golden Boot Caffé Wilber & Sebastian’s Bistro
Marble Slab Creamery Clever Cupcakes
Flying Wedge Pizza

Other food available on site:
Tim Hortons Cruiser 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Tube Steak

Artisan Village
Experice BC artists' best in Coquitlam. From handmade jewellery, clothing and accessories, to paintings, photography, and woodturning, the market will showcase a huge variety of talent! Shop, browse and learn their techniques! Artisans will be selling from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Josee Carrier – glass artist Jessica MacMhuirich – jewellery
Lara Lee – jewellery Amanda Maxwell –jewellery
Katy Brown – scarves Sarah Ronald - photography
Eileen Fong - painter Bruce & Shirley Campbell – wood work/jewellery
Valerie Gilbert – card design Atefeh Shirani – mosaic tiles
Jean Lee - quilts Lauren Albrice – painted river stones
Michele Trask - painter Fraser Valley Potters Guild - Pottery
Ishrat Khan – painter

Adventure Village
Open from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., the adventure village will satisfy your sporty side. Take a canoe ride on the lake, try out the fast paced game of Speedminton, or break a sweat with fitness demos from the Chimo Fitness Centre staff.  Don’t miss the exciting Flowriders, the best bike show on earth! Looking for a new summer hobby? Try fishing! Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC will be on site with live fish!

Flowriders Bike Show:
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
5;30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Arts Activities
No matter your age, all can participate in these free arts activities!  Make a flying fish kite with the Evergreen Culture Centre.  Create your own fibre bead necklaces with Place des Arts or stencil a First Nations pattern with Buster Wilson.  Write your messages of peace at the War Toys for Peace Art booth, and contribute to a larger art installation.  For a quieter activity, join storytime with the Coquitlam Public Library.  For those budding artists out there - Raku-U is back!  The Fraser Valley Potters Guild will be back this year with their Raku-U booth.  Glaze and fire your own pottery all on site!