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Each year, the streets come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival during our Multicultural Street Parade! Enjoy the spectacle of a multitude of costumed revellers cavorting down the streets of North Vancouver. The Parade is truly a magnificent way to appreciate Caribbean culture and style.

Kids get to join in too! Our Children's Carnival Parade is held the next day.

Street Parade Details

Date Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time 10:00 AM. Parade usually runs 1.5 hours.
Location The Parade begins at Victoria Park (Keith Road & Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver). The parade winds around the park on the West side, and then turns South on Lonsdale. From there, it heads down Lonsdale to Esplanade, then turns West to arrive at Waterfront Park and terminate at Forbes & Esplanade.
Parade
Parade Route:
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Cost: Free Admission for general entries! Apply here.

Commercial entries are rated in two categories:

  • Small organizations: $100
  • Promotional entries: $500

Apply here for either category.

 

Children's Carnival Parade Details

Date Sunday, July 25, 2010
Time Approx. 1:00 PM
Location Waterfront Park, South side in front of the stage
Cost Free Admission!
Programme Kids dress up in Carnival costumes and "play Mas"!

2010 Street Parade Participants

Featuring:

  • T&T Society steel band
  • Spirit of the South Sea
  • The Heart of our Ancestors
  • Queen of Samba
  • Shaolin Hung Agar (Lion Dance)
  • Encore Pacific
  • CTV
  • Sandals
  • Air Canada
  • Latinos in Action
  • Kwhlii Gibaygum Nisga'a (First Nations)
  • The Vancouver Carnival Band
  • Boston Pizza
  • Absorb Science Inc.
  • Cen- Ta Group
  • UCC Carnival Club
  • Carnival Sensations

Parade Judging

Judges are in attendance at our Parade! Trophies are awarded in the following categories:

  • Best Overall Contingent
  • Best Caribbean Masqueraders (Costume Band):
    • 1st Place.
    • 2nd Place
    • 3rd Place
  • Best Caribbean Masqueraders (Individual):
    • 1st Place
    • 2nd Place
    • Special Mention
  • Best Multi-Cultural Group

Join The Parade

If you would like to participate in the Parade, please contact the Parade Coordinator, Mr. Rudolph Marshall, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
See our Parade Participants page for more details.