Civic & Special Events

Hyack Festival

The renowned Hyack Festival each spring is one of New Westminster’s best-loved traditions. In partnership with local community organizations, the Hyack Festival Association showcases dozens of events including entertainment, fireworks, sporting events and the signature Hyack parade.

Click here to visit the Hyack Festival Association Website.

 

 

May Day

New Westminster’s historic May Day Celebration began in 1870 and is now one of the longest running celebrations of its kind in the Commonwealth. Experience this unique event as hundreds of elementary school children gather at Queen’s Park Stadium to perform traditional Maypole dances and witness the crowning of the May Queen.

 

 

Arts in the Park
Discover the wealth of artistic talent in New Westminster as artists and music and dance performers fill Moody Park.

Click here to visit the New Westminster Arts Council Website.

Canada Day Celebrations

Celebrate Canada’s birthday with family-friendly fun and entertainment in Queen’s Park.

 

FraserFest
Celebrate our maritime heritage along the banks of the Fraser River and enjoy harbour tours, fireworks, entertainment, displays and the workboat parade.

Click here to visit the Hyack Festival Association Website.

 

Royal City Show ‘n Shine
The Royal City Show ‘n Shine is one of the largest car shows in BC. Come check out classic cars, live entertainment and a whole lot more!

Click here to visit the Royal City Show 'n Shine 2009 Website.

Hyack Santa Claus Parade of Lights
Find a spot along Columbia Street and enjoy the parade of bands, floats, twinkling lights and holiday cheer at BC’s largest Santa Claus Parade.

Click here to visit the Hyack Festival Association Website.