Overview
Ring in Canada's birthday at Port Coquitlam's biggest free community celebration! Canada Day at Castle Park returns on July 1 from 1:00pm until the grand finale fireworks display after dark. Bring your family, friends, beach chairs, and blankets for a full afternoon and evening of complimentary entertainment, food vendors, and activities for all ages.
The entertainment lineup features Cookin' With Brass (1pm), Carmelina Cupo, Daniel Wesley, and Whiskey Blind before Canadian rock icons April Wine take the stage at 7:05pm, followed by Owen Riegling at 8:45pm and fireworks at 10:15pm. Earlier in the day: Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at PoCo Community Centre (8:30–11:30am, $7), free drop-in basketball and lacrosse (9:30–11:30am), and a Fishing Derby at Lions Park (8–11am). Fountain Shows at Leigh Square at 7pm and 9:30pm.
Date
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time
Castle Park Celebration: 1:00pm – fireworks at 10:15pm | Pancake Breakfast: 8:30–11:30am | Fishing Derby: 8–11am
Entertainment Schedule
Cookin' With Brass: 1:00–1:45pm
Carmelina Cupo: 2:05–3:05pm
Mayor/VIPs & O Canada: 3:25–3:40pm
Daniel Wesley: 3:40–5:10pm
Whiskey Blind: 5:30–6:45pm
April Wine: 7:05–8:20pm
Owen Riegling: 8:45–10:15pm
Fireworks: 10:15pm
Good to Know
Free admission to the Castle Park celebration
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at PoCo Community Centre: $7 (two mini pancakes, two sausages, juice box or coffee), 8:30–11:30am
Free Drop-in Basketball and Lacrosse at PoCo Community Centre: 9:30–11:30am (bring your own basketball)
Fishing Derby at Lions Park: 8–11am
Fountain Shows at Leigh Square: 7pm and 9:30pm
Sensory-friendly space by Canuck Autism Network: 1pm–8pm; ear plugs available at the City Info Tent
ASL interpreter provided for speeches
Free shuttle service approximately every 30 minutes (1pm–10pm+) from Minnekhada Middle School, James Park Elementary, Pitt River Middle School, Kilmer Elementary, and PoCo Community Centre
Road closures: No parking on the southside of Citadel Drive from Confederation Drive to Castle Crescent (6am–12am); Castle Crescent (both entrances) at Citadel Drive closed from 9am–12am
Food vendors include: Kona Ice of Chilliwack, Tornado Potato, Rocky Point Ice Cream, Sweet Tooth Creamery, Reel Mac & Cheese, Gordo's Concession, Salty's Lobster Express, Whistler Wood Fire Pizza, The Mad Greek, and more
Beverage garden: NiceLife Cocktail Co., Taylight Brewing, and Tinhouse Brewing Co.
Funded by the Government of Canada; Bronze Sponsor: RE/MAX; Media Sponsors: Global BC, Tri-Cities Are Awesome
Address
Castle Park, Citadel Drive, Port Coquitlam, BC
Website
Note: Entertainment schedule has been expanded to include the Mayor/VIPs & O Canada segment; road closure details clarified; food vendor list expanded from source.