Iconic Steveston Salmon Festival Celebrates Canada Day in Richmond

The Steveston Salmon Festival, at 74 years strong, is better than ever, with activities extending from Britannia Shipyards to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, and encompassing its traditional home in Steveston Park, for a truly epic Canada Day celebration on July 1st.

Steveston Salmon Festival celebrates Canada Day

Headlining the Main Stage, presented by TD Bank, will be Canadian rock radio mainstays, 54-40. Vancouver’s own Bend Sinister and Steveston staples Urban Myth and Line 49 will also hit the stage to help celebrate Canada’s birthday.

The music won’t stop there, Steveston Village will host nine stages with over 50 performances, highlighting some of the best local talent Richmond and the Lower Mainland has to offer.

Returning will be the crowd favourites; the region’s largest Canada Day parade, preceded by a children’s bicycle parade, the longstanding and mouth-watering traditions of the salmon barbecue and chow mein feast, plus the Japanese Cultural Show, Trade Show, Horticultural Show and much more.

Festival goers will have a chance to check out Sammy’s Fun Zone, featuring carnival fun for the whole family and a stage with kid-friendly performances all day. Stop over at the car show for a peek at some of the Lower Mainland’s finest vintage rides, and enjoy a performance by Elvis!

To cap off a day of celebration the Steveston Village, proud Canadians can line the waterfront to enjoy a fantastic fireworks show, presented by Dueck GM. All events are free admission! Follow Fun Richmond on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagam for more info.

Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Steveston Salmon Festival