City of Surrey to host virtual Canada Day celebration this Wednesday

THIS free virtual Canada Day celebration event – presented by Coast Capital Savings – will feature entertainment throughout the day, including musical performances by local Surrey artists and Canadian groups including Colin James, 54-40, and Bif Naked.

When: Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Family Hour for kids and seniors   

6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Evening programming

Schedule:       

10:30 a.m. – Morning Welcome with Mayor and Chief Harley Chappell

10:40 a.m. – Kid’s Craft Making with Downtown Surrey BIA

11 a.m. – National Canada Day Drumming

6 p.m. – Evening Welcome with Mayor and Chief Harley Chappell

6:05 p.m. – 54-40

6:30 p.m. – Surrey Honda Draw

6:35 p.m. – Bif Naked

7 p.m. Cheer for Healthcare and Essential Service Workers

7:02 p.m. – Celebrate Surrey Drum and Dance Fusion
8:15 p.m. – Alex Cuba, Colin James
8:20 p.m. – Fireworks Finale

Location:         Broadcasted on Facebook Live and YouTube Live

The 2020 virtual festival will be headlined by Canadian rock-blues singer Colin James. Additional features include virtual tours, Indigenous and cultural acts, special guest features, dance lessons, a rodeo tribute, and a series of photos and videos shared from the community. For more information including the event schedule, visit www.surrey.ca/canadaday/schedule