Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek on Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23.
Over 130,000 visitors and racers are expected at North America’s biggest Dragon Boat celebration, which will include thrilling races, live concerts, Vancouver’s first public drone show, and more during the free event.
Terry Hui, president and CEO of Concord Pacific Developments Inc., is excited for fans to join the party on the first weekend of summer.
“It has been great to see it grow over the decades and now be the biggest dragon boat race in North America with more to experience than any other festival weekend in Vancouver.”
Over 6,000 racers on more than 250 teams will compete in this year’s event, with races running every 10 minutes starting at 8 am on June 22.
You’ll want to stick around as the skies above False Creek on Saturday night will be lit up with a dazzling aerial drone performance synchronized to a local music soundtrack.
Vancouver’s first public drone show is family-friendly and will begin as the sun sets over the skyline. Catch the stunning views from around the North East False Creek basin as well as on screens throughout the festival site.
Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival also features the return of TD Main Stage’s 100% local lineup. Attendees will enjoy a special reunion set by Hey Ocean! and Juno-nominated Manila Grey, as well as exciting, diverse performers throughout the weekend.
The TD Main Stage is one of Vancouver’s largest free, outdoor, and independent
stages showcasing artists and performers from POC, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQAI+ communities.
“We’re thrilled to return as the premier sponsor for the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival and welcome another stellar roster of local artists to the TD Main Stage,”
said Julie Armour, Senior Vice President and Pacific Region Head, TD Bank Group.
“We’re looking forward to kicking off summer with an incredible weekend of sensational competition on the water, captivating musical performances and celebrating the diversity that makes our communities shine.”
Get more info at https://dragonboatbc.ca/
