FESTIVALS

FESTIVALS With more than 100 festivals each year, every season is festival season in Coquitlam—here are some of our biggest and best

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Festival du Bois

Enjoy the Summer Concert Series at Town Centre Park

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FESTIVAL DU BOIS    Mar. 3, 4 & 5

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC & GRAND PARADE    June 11

Experience joie de vivre! Western Canada’s largest francophone festival offers a fun weekend of all things French Canadian. It showcases French traditions and culture in Canada including food, traditional music, entertainment and activities. Taking place at Mackin Park from March 3 – 5, this family-friendly festival has worldclass entertainment, plenty of activities for children, and music that may inspire dancing and singing. Tuck in to some traditional fare such as cheesy poutine, hearty tourtière or smoked meat sandwiches and the oh-so popular maple taffy. Oh—and be sure to wear plaid! This is in honour of the contributions of the lumberjacks who left Quebec in 1908 to start a new life in BC. festivaldubois.ca

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Calling all families! The fun begins June 10 with an evening family concert at Town Centre Park, followed by the parade and picnic on June 11. This annual event is always a hit with young children, and features storytelling, puppet shows and live musical performances. Be sure to bring your teddy bears! festivalcoquitlam.ca