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Mayor’s Message

Chair’s Message

Bob Lee May Day Chair Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee As Chair of the Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee, I have the honor and privilege of sharing my excitement and pride in our week-long festival. This celebration began in 1923, and we will celebrate our ninety sixtieth annual spring festival. We begin with our Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 3 and the festival will continue until Saturday, May 11th.

The Opening Ceremony features the traditional May Pole dancing and the official introduction of the 2018 Port Coquitlam Royal Party.

Over 180 local school children will be participating in the traditional May Pole dance and modern dances celebrating spring colours and feelings.

the May Day Party in the Square and the Rotary Parade. The day begins with a pancake breakfast in the Outlet at Leigh Square.

At 10:30am, there is the preparade favourite; the Vancouver Police Motorcycle squad who will demonstrate their precision skills on the parade route. The official parade begins at 11:00 a.m. There will be many family activities which include: the fun zone, talented local performers, the May Day Marketplace with over 30 craft and artisan vendors and the Emergency Preparedness Fair. There will be food vendors and a beer garden. At the band shell, our entertainment will begin at 12:00 o’clock and our featured performer will be the band, “Dr. Strangelove”. Also, the fourth annual city sponsored “Biz Alley” will feature local business in the Port Coquitlam area.

If you are new to our community I encourage you to come and experience the activities.

If you have been before, welcome back! Please share with us your favourite May Day moments via social media using #Pocomaydays

together once again to celebrate our PoCo pride!

May Days officially kicks off with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, May 3 at 7:30 pm at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex featuring Maypole Dancing. This is one event you will want to bring the entire family out to enjoy.

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Biz Alley Market, entertainment, refreshments and our community spirit at its best.

The participation of our residents, sponsors and volunteers are what make May Days so special. I’d like to give a special thank you to our May Day Committee members, the Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club and our volunteers for the countless hours they put in and to the Department of Canadian Heritage for their generous financial contribution. Thank you also to our sponsors Spraggs Law, The Royal Purple, Port Coquitlam Downtown Business Improvement Association and the Tri-City News.

PoCo’s 95th Annual Spring Festival

Brad West Mayor This year we are celebrating the 96th Anniversary of Port Coquitlam’s May Day Celebrations!

We are extremely fortunate to have another team of dedicated volunteers lead this festival through the May Day Festival Roundtable to bring our community together for a jam-packed week of fun for the entire family. On behalf of City Council and our staff, we look forward to bringing everyone

The festivities continue with Art Focus Artists’ Association’s annual Spring Show on May 3, 4 & 5 and the popular Rotary May Day Parade on May 11. Get your spot early to see the parade pre-show featuring the Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team, known for their amazing formation!

Come on out on Saturday, May 11 for a day of family fun beginning with a pancake breakfast from 8:00am – 11:00am at The Outlet at Leigh Square and bring your lawn chair and join our community as we line the streets of downtown Port Coquitlam to watch the vibrant parade floats and marching bands.

Make sure you stick around for the Party in the Square to enjoy

On behalf of City Council, we look forward to having you join us for our 96th May Days Celebrations and be a part of history! Further details can be found on the City’s website, our Facebook page and in your local newspaper.

See you there!

BIA President’s Message

On behalf of the Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee we are looking forward to “Celebrate our May Day Spring Festival” with you!

Lisa Nadalin President Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association www.downtownpocobia.com

On Friday, May 10th there is a guided Heritage walk at 6:00pm, followed with a concert by Choral Connections at 7:00pm.

On Saturday, May 11th there is

On behalf of the Board of Directors, our Members and Staff of the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (BIA), I would like to

welcome you to the 96th Annual May Day Festival. This year our organization is very proud to sponsor the festival and we invite you and your family & friends to celebrate the spring season.

Take in the festivities, enjoy and stay a while to explore our great shops, restaurants and services right here in the heart of Downtown PoCo. We hope to see you there!

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May Day Opening Ceremony Friday May 4th Enjoy the official opening of the 96th annual May Day Festival with the installation of the Royal Party and May Pole Dancing.

There are over 150 local school children performing at this event.

These children will perform traditional May Pole and other contemporary dances and May Day Queen & Ambassador are introduced along with the other members of the Royal party.

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m a y 3 -1 1 Saturday May 11 Port Coquitlam Rotary May Day Grande Parade Main Parade Start Time - 11am

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 Road. Closures go into effect starting at 9am.

Party in the Square Leigh Square - 12 - 5pm

Friday May 3, 7-9pm Saturday May 4, 11am-5pm Sunday May 5, 11am-5pm

• Food Trucks & Refreshments • Live entertainment by local talent.

Featured performance by Dr. Strangelove • Kids and Youth Zone. FREE • Tour the Emergency Preparedness Fair • Visit Biz Alley • Shop at over 30 vendors at the May Day Artisan Market. Find jewelry, prepared foods, preserves, natural bath products, home decor and much more!

Friday May 10 PoCo Heritage Downtown Walk 6pm - meet at the Heritage Centre at Leigh Square

Art Focus May Day Art Show The Outlet at Leigh Square 2248 McAllister Ave

The first heritage walk of the season with Bryan Ness. This leisurely and informative walk will be a fun look at PoCo’s past. FREE

The Opening Reception will be held on Friday evening.

Art Focus Artists’ Association is proudly presenting its 26th Annual Spring Show. The event features brand new original artwork done by numerous artists in oils, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media.

Leigh Square Sculpture Yard - 12 - 5pm

Please join PoCo Heritage for a Mothers Day Tea - by donation. Capture your special moments at the Green Screen Heritage Photo Booth (in collaboration with Terry Fox Library).

7pm - in Leigh Square Enjoy a free outdoor performance by Choral Connections.

This 80 member choir will present a concert with the theme opening numbers from various Broadway shows and movies.

Saturday May 11 Pre-Parade Activities

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9 from 6-8pm Michael Wright Art Gallery and The Outlet at Leigh Square

Pancake Breakfast 8am - 11am The Outlet @ Leigh Square

The City of Port Coquitlam is pleased to present Imaginings, a collaborative exhibition exploring the faculty of the imagination that showcases student works from Riverside, Terry Fox and CABE secondary schools.

A pre-parade tradition - enjoy a pancake breakfast with the whole family at a reasonable cost. Proceeds going to 4th Poco Scouts. $4.00

Friday May 3 May Day Opening Ceremony

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PoCo Recreation Complex, 2150 Wilson Ave. Doors open 6:30pm Opening Ceremony 7:30pm

Get your spot early to enjoy this exciting pre-parade display with the Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team, known for amazing formations.

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