We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City of Coquitlam is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.
Coquitlam recognizes that Canada Day can mean different things for different members of our community. As a result, the City has adapted the July 1 event to provide a day that is sensitive to the diverse range of community perspectives. Canada Day in Coquitlam is a safe and inclusive family-friendly event with a wide range of entertainment, multicultural performances, fireworks, food, fun activities and opportunities to learn more about Canadian and pre-colonial Indigenous history.
July 1, 2023
12 – 10:30 p.m.
Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Town Centre Park
Time | Event | Location |
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12 p.m. | Balkan Shmalkan (Eastern European; pop, jazz music) | Plaza Stage |
12:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony | Plaza Stage |
1:15 p.m. | Karima Essa (Bollywood; dance) | Plaza Stage |
1:45 p.m. | Jultagi (Korean; tightrope walking) | Meadow Stage |
3 p.m. | The Myrtle Family Band (Vaudeville; comedy, dance, jazz music) | Plaza Stage |
4 p.m. | WILLs JAMs (Children; bilingual, rock-pop music) | Meadow Stage |
5 p.m. | Bakara Band (Persian; pop music) | Plaza Stage |
6:45 p.m. | Forro Do Cano (North Eastern Brazil; music, dance) | Meadow Stage |
8:30 p.m. | The Suits (pop, hip hop, R&B, soul, funk music) | Plaza Stage |
10 p.m. | Fireworks | Lafarge Lake |
The 8,000-square-metre (86,000-square-foot) festival lawn near the Town Centre Park Community Plaza will feature:
View the Canada Day site map (PDF).
Stop by Eat Street, sponsored by Journey Auto Group, from 12 - 9 p.m. to find exciting food options from a variety of different culinary styles. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park is located at 1299 Pinetree Way with access points on Pinetree Way, Pipeline Road and David Avenue. Please consider walking, taking public transit or riding your bike.
Coquitlam strives to create experiences for people of all ages and abilities. On Canada Day this includes providing:
View the Canada Day Accessibility map (PDF).
The City is encouraging residents to reflect on the country’s complicated colonial history, and consider our nation's strengths as well as its flaws, as we collectively learn from our past and do better in the future.
For additional information about the Canada Day in Coquitlam 2023 event see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Interested in being one of our Canada Day performers? Learn more on our Arts and Culture Program Performance page.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! To learn how to get involved email our Corporate Partners team.
Special thanks to our Corporate Partners: