Canada Day is coming up fast, and it's a big day of celebration and reflection across the country.
One of our favourite moments of the festivities is the fireworks displays, and a number of events in and around Metro Vancouver have huge ones planned for their July 1 extravaganzas.
To help you plan your Canada Day, we've compiled a list of cities and celebrations that will illuminate the night sky. We will add more to the list as they get announced.
What: The City of Surrey's annual Canada Day celebration will take place at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale on Tuesday, July 1. The free, all-ages event features a huge concert lineup, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks show.
The lineup of entertainment includes headliners The Reklaws, a Canadian sibling duo that has been nominated for eight Juno Awards, won nine CCMA Awards, four #1s at Canadian Radio, and boasts over 300 million Global Streams.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre - 17728 64th Ave., Surrey
Admission: Free
What: Kicking off at noon, Canada Day in Coquitlam features family-friendly live entertainment, multicultural performances, food trucks, activities, and a chance to learn about Canadian and pre-colonial Indigenous history.
Make sure to stick around for the fireworks over Lafarge Lake in the evening.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Where: Town Centre Park - 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Admission: Free
What: Canada Day in Burnaby will be filled with fun events and activities to commemorate the occasion, including Edmonds Plaza and Park and Burnaby Village Museum throughout the day.
To cap off the festivities, there will also be fireworks in Central Park. StreetFest on Central will offer a family zone at Civic Square, all-ages activities along Central Boulevard, food vendors, a beer garden, and free live performances in Central Park.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Where: Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park
Admission: Free
What: Port Coquitlam's Canada Day event takes place at Castle Park, and it features live performances by Canadian icons Trooper and country music star Aaron Pritchett. The event also includes family-friendly activities, food trucks, market vendors, and a fireworks display.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: Noon to dusk. Fireworks after dark
Where: Castle Park - 2252 Castle Crescent, Port Coquitlam
Admission: Free
What: Head to the annual Canada Day by the Bay celebration at Memorial Park and West Beach in White Rock and enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the day. There will be live music, a kids' zone, a vendor marketplace, and a fireworks finale at 10:15 p.m.
When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park and West Beach, White Rock
Admission: Free
What: The City of Delta is home to a trifecta of Canada Day celebrations on July 1 at Diefenbaker Park, Kirkland House, and Chalmers Park. Bring out the family to check out official ceremonies, cake cutting, fun activities, and a fireworks display to end the night in Chalmers Park.