LiveCity Vancouver Back for Paralympics

The Olympics are gone but the excitement of the Paralympics is about the take over the town as LiveCity returns. One of the most popular attractions during the Olympics, LiveCity’s downtown location will re-open March 12th featuring pavilions and performances you might have previously missed due to long lines.

Location
Georgia at Cambie Street

Hours
Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14 and Thursday, March 18 – Sunday March 21, 2010 from 1:00pm – 9:00pm.

Cost
Free! Family-friendly Paralympic Games celebration site.

Pavilions
2010 Canada Pavilion, CentrePlace Manitoba and the newly re-named Vancouver Paralympic House

Performers
March 13th @ 7:00pm
Weakerthans

March 14th @ 3:30pm
The Trews

March 14th @ 7:00pm
Bassakou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba

March 18th @ 5:30pm
Justin Hines

March 19th @ 2:30pm & 5:00pm
La Bottine Souriante

March 20th @ 7:30pm
Serena Ryder

March 13th @ 5:00pm
DJs Co-op and Mama Cutsworth

March 21 @ 4:00pm
Hey Ocean

“LiveCity Downtown will be a great place to take in the excitement, triumphs and achievements of Paralympic athletes from around the world,” said Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. “The site was a hub of celebration during the Games and we welcome everyone back to keep that level of excitement and support going for our Paralympic athletes over the next two weeks.”

You can read more about what to expect during the Paralympics in this post, or read my article on the Opening Ceremony, which will feature a performance by Said the Whale.