Metro Vancouver is hosting numerous festivities this weekend, including the 51st Greek Day on Broadway, the continent's biggest dragon boat race in False Creek, National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Surrey and Burnaby, the 40th Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Western Canada's largest halal food festival in Surrey, Burnaby's Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, ScotFestBC in Coquitlam, the Great Grandview Garage Sale in East Vancouver, and 'The Shoe Project' performance series in Olympic Village.
Dragon boats, jazz and Greek Day on Broadway: Events to check out in Metro Vancouver this weekend
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Metro Vancouver is hosting numerous festivities this weekend, including the 51st Greek Day on Broadway, the continent's biggest dragon boat race in False Creek, National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Surrey and Burnaby, the 40th Vancouver International Jazz Festival, Western Canada's largest halal food festival in Surrey, Burnaby's Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, ScotFestBC in Coquitlam, the Great Grandview Garage Sale in East Vancouver, and 'The Shoe Project' performance series in Olympic Village.
- 1 Friday evening: Dragon boat festival main stage performances begin; Vancouver International Jazz Festival begins; B.C. Halal Food Fest begins; ScotFestBC begins.
- 2 Saturday: Dragon boat races; National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Surrey and Burnaby; Jazz Festival events; B.C. Halal Food Fest; Scandinavian Midsummer Festival; ScotFestBC games; Great Grandview Garage Sale; The Shoe Project performances.
- 3 Sunday: Greek Day on Broadway; Dragon boat races; Jazz Festival events; B.C. Halal Food Fest; Scandinavian Midsummer Festival; The Shoe Project performances.
- 4 July 1: Vancouver International Jazz Festival concludes.
- Increased cultural engagement and community participation
- Entertainment and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors
- Potential economic boost for local vendors and businesses
What: Various cultural festivals, community events, and celebrations are scheduled to take place across Metro Vancouver.
When: This weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), with the Vancouver International Jazz Festival continuing through July 1.
Where: Metro Vancouver, including Kitsilano (Greek Day), False Creek (Dragon Boat Race), Surrey (National Indigenous Peoples Day, Halal Food Fest), Burnaby (National Indigenous Peoples Day, Scandinavian Midsummer Festival), Coquitlam (ScotFestBC), East Vancouver (Great Grandview Garage Sale), and Olympic Village, Vancouver (The Shoe Project).
Why: To celebrate the summer solstice, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and various cultural traditions (Greek, jazz, halal, Scandinavian, Scottish), and to foster community engagement.
How: Events include parades, live music, dance performances, food festivals, craft markets, races, and theatrical performances.