Port Coquitlam 2016 MayDay Festival

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CELEBRATE WITH US CHAIR’S MESSAGE As Chair of the Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee, I have the honor of sharing my excitement and pride in our week-long festival. This celebration began in 1923, and for ninety three years we continue to celebrate this event. We begin with our Opening Ceremony on Friday, April 29 and the Festival will continue until Sunday, May 8.

Leigh Square, followed by the May Day Mile a free family fun run on the parade route.

Following that is a pre-parade favourite; the Vancouver Police Motorcycle squad will demonstrate their precision skills on the parade route. After the parade is the Leigh

Preparedness Fair, and Heritage Trolley Tours, all taking place in the downtown core. Our featured performers that day will be starting at 1:30pm with Greg Drummond and the band Regal. Also, the second annual city sponsored “Biz Alley” which will feature

picnic lunch or enjoy a low-cost breakfast or lunch provided by the Scouts and Kinsmen Club of Port Coquitlam. Events are free and include storytelling with the Queen of Storytime, Magic with Matthew the Magician, yoga for moms, martial arts demos, and more! Come and celebrate your mother with us! All moms have a chance to win a spa package that day.

The Opening Ceremony features traditional May Pole dancing and the official introduction of the 2016 Port Coquitlam Royal Party. Over 200 local school children have been practicing May pole dancing and will perform these traditional dances that evening. The weekend festivities continue with the May Day Art Show by Art Focus on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 in the Outlet at Leigh Square.

If you are new to our community I encourage you to come out and experience the many activities. If you have been before, welcome back!

Please share with us your favourite May Day moments via social media using #Pocomaydays

The following weekend activities commence at 3pm on Friday, May 6 with the opening of West Coast Amusement rides. Activities continue that evening with a concert by Choral Connections at 7pm, preceded by a guided Heritage walk at 6pm.

The Rotary May Day parade is on Saturday, May 7th at 11am and in addition to the parade there are a variety of activities before and after the parade. The day starts off with the pancake breakfast in the Outlet in

Bob Lee May Day Chair Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee

On behalf of the Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee we are looking forward to Celebrating our Community with you!

Square Block Party where the free family fun will continue all day! Talented local performers, the May Day Marketplace, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Emergency

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The following day, Sunday, May 8th, there will be our Mother’s Day picnic, a wonderful family event at Lions Park. Bring your own

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The Rotary May Day parade is one of the longest running parades in the lower mainland. It officially starts at 11am but you are advised to come much earlier. Road closures around the parade route will go into effect shortly after 9am to allow assembly of the parade entries. Residents are encouraged to consider leaving the car at home and using forms of transportation to get to the parade.

Activities start in Leigh Square as early as 7am with the pancake breakfast prepared by the Kinsmen club and scouts. The May Day Mile is a free family fun run in celebration of Move for Health Day. Everyone is encouraged to participate and register by May 3rd at www. experienceit.ca for a chance to win prizes.

Runners need to assemble by 9:45am at Shaughnessy Street and Wilson Avenue and run along the parade route. At 10:35am the Vancouver Police Department Drill Squad put on an amazing show with their formations. All of these activities are completed in time for official start of the Rotary May Day Parade at 11am. Parade organizers are excited by the number of new entries this year in the parade and expect the crowds to be wowed by the new floats.

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CELEBRATE WITH US Friday, April 29th

May 2nd - May 30th

MAY DAY OPENING CEREMONY

MINDFULNESS IN MAY YOUTH ART EXHIBIT: I HAVE A DREAM

PoCo Recreation Complex, 2150 Wilson Ave. Doors Open @ 6:30pm Open Ceremony @ 7:30pm Enjoy the kick off to the 93rd annual May Day Festival which includes the installation of the Royal Party and traditional May Pole Dancing performed by our local school children and a Dueling Piano show.

Saturday, April 30th & Sunday, May 1st

Opening Reception: Friday May 6th, 2:00pm-4:00pm In celebration of Youth Week and Mental Health Awareness Week, the Friends of Leigh Square Society are holding the second annual, juried Youth Art Exhibit. Students were given the theme “I Have a Dream” and encouraged to explore what this means to them. All mediums, 2D, 3D, video and written word, were accepted. Please join us for the opening reception, May 6th, where the winners of the competition will be announced.

ART FOCUS MAY DAY ART SHOW

Tuesday, May 3rd

The Outlet at Leigh Square 2248 McAllister Ave. 11:00am-5:00pm each day A collective of Tri-City Artists, displaying a wide range of original works of art in a variety of mediums.

Monday, May 2nd YOUTH WEEK FLOOR HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Maple Creek Middle 5:00pm-8:00pm (Ages 11-18 yrs) Youth vs. RCMP vs. Firefighters! Register your team of 5 players, including goalie, and get ready for a night of floor hockey mania against the heroes in our community. Prizes available! NOTE: Plastic blades only. $5 per team Pre-register @ www.experienceit.ca Barcode # 13936

PoCo Recreation Complex | 9:30am-1:00pm Come on down to ride, jump and play. This Giant Indoor Playground includes: Ride on Cars and Toys, Bouncy Castles, a Sports Zone & a Toddler Territory.

3-10yrs. $6/Drop In 1-2yrs. $3/Drop in Under 1 Year FREE!

YOUTH WEEK CARNIVAL GAMES Minnekhada Middle 12:30pm-3:30pm (All Ages) Enjoy FREE carnival games and activities at Minnekhada Middle School from lunchtime till school is out! Prizes and concession available. FREE!

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Thursday, May 5th

YOUTH WEEK’S GREAT POCO COOK-OFF Kwayhquitlum Middle | 3:00pm-6:00pm (Ages 10-13 yrs) Middle school students test each other’s culinary skills in this 2nd annual cook-off challenge. Youth compete in teams in their school to see which little chefs will make it to the final head-to-head challenge. Meals will be judged by special guests. Please contact your child’s school for information on the after school cooking program. FREE!

SECOND STOREY THEATRE PRESENTS WEDNESDAY COMEDY SHOWCASE Terry Fox Theatre | 7:30pm Come see the Tri-Cities’ best Improv Company rock their new space at the Terry Fox Theatre! This show will be a mix of your favorite comedy improv games and new never before seen formats. There will always be a blend of familiar faces and guest stars thrown into each show. Every Wednesday night all tickets sold at the door cash only Adults $8.50 Students $5.25 More details at www.sstimprov@gmail.com

PoCo Recreation Complex 9:30am-1:00pm Come on down to ride, jump and play. This Giant Indoor Playground includes: Ride on Cars and Toys, Bouncy Castles, a Sports Zone & a Toddler Territory.

3-10yrs. $6/Drop In 1-2yrs. $3/Drop in Under 1 year FREE!

Friday, May 6th 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 6:00pm Get your 3-on-3 team basketball team together for a round robin tourney.

Practice some showtime moves at drop in basketball 7-10pm on Friday night at Hyde Creek gym $5 per team.

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POCO HERITAGE DOWNTOWN WALK Meet at the new Heritage Centre at Leigh Square 6:00pm The first heritage walks of the season with Bryan Ness. This casual walk will be an informative and a fun look at PoCo’s past. FREE!

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CELEBRATE WITH US CHORAL CONNECTIONS CHOIR Leigh Square | 7:00pm Enjoy a free outdoor concert by this 80 member choir Choral Connections with the theme “Folk Songs from BC and Beyond”. FREE!

Friday, May 6th Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th WEST COAST AMUSEMENTS PoCo Rec Complex – Parking Lot Friday Open 3:00pm Sat/Sun Open 12:00pm Many new rides and games for the thrill seekers as we welcome West Coast Amusements back - Friday, Saturday and Sunday wristbands available $30 each

Saturday, May 7th

PORT COQUITLAM ROTARY MAY DAY PARADE Main Parade Start Time 11:00am This long standing community tradition puts a smile on every face! Enjoy marching bands, floats, and many laughs. Parade route is Shaughnessy to Elgin, Elgin to Mary Hill, Mary Hill to Hawthorne ending on Tyner and road closures go into effect starting at 9am.

Saturday, May 7th POST PARADE BLOCK PARTY Leigh Square Parade End to 5:00pm Join the family fun and party in the Square with us; • Enjoy Food Trucks & Refreshments • Mainstage Community showcase full of local talents and Music by Greg Drummond at 1:30pm and Regal 2:30pm • Free children’s games and activities • Shop at the May Day Marketplace & Visit Biz Alley • Tour the Emergency Preparedness Fair

PRE PARADE FUN PANCAKE BREAKFAST

• Designated Trolley Tour stop #2

HISTORICAL TROLLEY TOURS

Leigh Square | 7:00am-11:00am A pre-parade tradition in Leigh Square at the Outlet breakfast for the whole family at a reasonable cost with proceeds going to your local service organizations and scouts. $4.00

Board at designated stops as listed below 12:30-4:00pm Join tour guides aboard a Trolley bus to a variety of historical locations in Port Coquitlam. Trolley tour rides are free and passengers can hop on and off at all stops. The first tour will board at 12:30 at stop #1 and will approximately every 1/2 hour with the last tour leaving at 3:30pm. FREE Designated stops will be:

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#2 Leigh Square Block Party Shaughnessy St.

10:00am Start at the crosswalk at Shaughnessy Street and Wilson Ave. Must arrive no later than 9:45am Join us in this free, all-ages run along the May Day parade route in celebration of Move for Health Day. This one-mile route takes you through the streets of downtown Port Coquitlam. All ages and fitness levels are welcome in this no-competitive event. Families are encouraged to participate and get active together before viewing the parade. Register by May 3 for a chance to win one of six $25 Experience It gift cards. Registration required. FREE! Pre-register @ www.experienceit.ca Barcode #12755

VPD MOTORCYCLE DRILL SQUAD 10:35am Get your spot early to enjoy this exciting pre parade display with Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team known for amazing formations.

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Sunday, May 8th MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC IN LIONS PARK & KINSMEN CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Lions Park 8:30am – 3:00pm Join us for a fun filled day, some nice treats from Moms and entertainment for the whole family. Begin the day by treating mom to a $4 pancake breakfast (8:30am-10:30am) or treat her to lunch (11:00am-2:00pm).There is a wonderful line up of family entertainment and activities including; a Mad Science Demo, stories with the Queen of Storytime; yoga for moms with Tola Yoga, May pole dancing with Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers and finally the return of Matthew the Magician.

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MAY DAY BLOCK PARTY SATURDAY, MAY 7TH

“Straddling the genres of Canadiana and orchestral folk-rock, Greg Drummond employs the penetrating warmth of hollow-bodied guitars, horns and mandolins to carve out a sound that is uniquely his own.

Party with us in Leigh Square following the Rotary May Day Parade. This year’s block party promises to be better than ever with an amazing food truck line up, a beer garden, BizAlley and the May Day marketplace a variety of free activities and an exciting entertainment line up all afternoon…

In his sophomore record, “Drive” (2015), Drummond embarks on a compelling exploration through the themes of redemption, companionship, struggle and perseverance, with dynamic instrumentation that transports the audience through the majestic, ambient expanse of B.C.’s wilderness, to the thumping pulse of a wharf pub on the coast of Newfoundland.

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REGAL “Born of a desire to combine the organic and electronic into stunning and infinitely listenable songs, REGAL supersedes the paradigm of ‘pop’ music.

A perfect storm of successful solo artists and studio musicians hone a unified love of crafting infectious moments, intently focused on creating through the accessible, innovative, and inspired: REGAL is a singularity. A dynamic entity. An experience.

DOMINIQUE FRICOT Standing over 6 1/2 feet tall and hailing from Salmon Arm, BC, Dominique Fricot writes heart melting tunes that have taken him across North America and Europe and won him 102.7 fm’s Peak Performance Project. His singles “I miss the 80s” and “Haunted by Love” have landed him regular radio air play on local and national (CBC2) radio stations.

REGAL’s mission is to create songs that evoke deep emotion, both from the listener and the players themselves. Their funky yet often atmospheric arrangements, infectious beats, and captivating melodies take the listener from blissful art-rock soundscapes all the way to hard hitting Zeppelin-esque grooves.

Their debut EP, Don’t Stop, was recorded at Vancouver’s Warehouse Studios in February and is now available.”

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WHO: Girls and Boys ages 7-18 years WHEN: Saturday, May 14 TIME: 4:30pm - 8:30pm WHERE: Dance Collective Studio (202-4199 Lougheed Hwy. Burnaby)

Be prepared to SING, DANCE and ACT. For lead characters, contact the studio for specific song sheets.

Ensemble roles, bring a prepared song (preferably from a musical) along with a karaoke style CD or be ready to sing a capella. Also, bring comfortable dance clothing and dancing shoes.

CALLBACKS: Monday, May 16 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm Show dAteS: March 3 and 4, 2017 • James Cowan Theatre Produced by:

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CELEBRATE WITH US MAY DAY MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC SUNDAY, MAY 8TH

2016 MAY DAY ROYAL PARTY

Begin this fun family day by treating mom to a pancake breakfast in the park. The Kinsmen Club will be back on Sunday in Lions Park, 2300 Lions Way. Breakfast will be available for $4 starting at 8:30am and later in the day barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs are available.

This picnic is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day with a variety of free activities for the young ones and their moms. New this year are the free yoga classes for mom and a Mad Science show. As well some of old favourites including the Excel Martial Arts, Queen of Storytime, Tiddley Cove Morris dancers and Matthew the Magician all making appearances for times please see the schedule below. All moms have the chance to win an Arora Spa gift package.

There is free parking available in the park and the park is also accessible by trail. This year the water park feature in the playground will be operational so bring your towels.

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Tola Yoga Ronald McDonald Mad Science Queen of Storytime Tiddley Cove Morris Dancers Tola Yoga Matthew the Magician

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