Community Beach Safety Day
June 14, noon to 3pm
You’re invited to a fun-filled family day that raises awareness of personal and community safety at beaches and parks. Meet the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) Beach Bike Patrol, VPD Marine Squad, VPD Mounted Squad, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, West End-Coal Harbour Community Centre, Granville Downtown Community Police Centre, Vancouver Park Rangers and Vancouver Life Guards. Ceperly Field (south of Second Beach Pool, Stanley Park.
West End Car Free Day
June 15, noon to 6pm
Denman Street will be blocked off to traffic from Robson to Davie as part of Vancouver Car Free Day. There will be fun for young, old, families, couples and single folks, which includes acoustic music, a kids zone, non-profits, local politicians, artists, and artisans.
Honda Celebration of Light
July 26, July 30, and Aug. 2, 10pm
Vancouver’s annual fireworks festival returns to the West End this summer. The Honda Celebration of Light Beach Festival features live music and food vendors near Sunset Beach, while English Bay features the YVR Observation Deck and Keg Lounge. Vehicle access will be restricted after 7pm in the 35-block area east of Denman, south of Alberni, west of Thurlow, and north of Beach Avenue. The show starts at 10pm, so don’t be late!
36th annual Vancouver Pride parade
Aug. 3, 2014, noon to 3 pm
The Vancouver Pride Parade was granted civic status last year and is now considered one of the city’s flagship events. Attracting crowds of more than 650,000, the Pride Parade is one of the largest and most successful events in support of LGBTQ communities in the world. The parade begins at Robson Street and Thurlow Street, heads west to Denman Street, follows Denman to Pacific Street and Beach Avenue and finishes at the Sunset Beach Festival site.
