Festivals & Events in Metro Vancouver

[jollyburger]

FWIW They're still doing Mount Pleasant Day on August 8th and Italian Day is June 14.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

$30k will save all 4 or 5 of these days? I don't believe that math.

But much like the Fireworks, the devil is in the details. The CoV already spends $1.5M on the fireworks, Sim's money is additional to that, I think.

They say that was their total shortfall for all events. It doesn't seem like much but I doubt any of the individual directors want to cover it.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by whatnext

They say that was their total shortfall for all events. It doesn't seem like much but I doubt any of the individual directors want to cover it.

That's like one more sponsor? That's why all this stuff is suspect. Same as the fireworks. Can't get Jimmy or Chip to pony up a few dollars?

[SpongeG]

Vancouver to create pedestrian zone along Granville Street during FIFA World Cup

By Jan Schuermann
Posted March 4, 2026 2:10 pm. Last Updated March 4, 2026 3:34 pm.

The City of Vancouver will convert part of Granville Street in the city’s downtown core to a pedestrian zone during this summer’s FIFA World Cup between June 11 and July 20.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim made the announcement at a press conference downtown on Wednesday, and says the street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Georgia Street and Davie Street.

“The Granville Street Pedestrian Zone will create a free and inviting space for everyone to come together, support local businesses, and celebrate the beautiful game together,” he told reporters.

Cross streets, including Robson Street, Smithe Street, Nelson Street, and Helmcken Street, will remain open to vehicle traffic throughout the pedestrian zone.

Buses that frequent Granville Street will be rerouted to Seymour Street and Howe Street.

On Tuesday, Translink announced that the transit service will add about 600 additional bus trips per day during the time of the soccer matches.

Jane Talbot, the CEO of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), says that the city will also expand patio space for members operating within the pedestrian zone.

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https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/03/04...an-zone-granville-street-fifa-world-cup/

[jollyburger]

Granville Island to host free FIFA World Cup live match viewing zone

Soccer fans in Vancouver will have another place to gather for the FIFA World Cup this summer, with Granville Island announcing plans today for a large outdoor viewing zone during the tournament.

The major destination will host a free, family-friendly football viewing zone from June 11 to July 19, screening 92 of the 104 matches over the five-week tournament as part of celebrations surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver.

The viewing zone will be set against the distinctive structural lines of the Granville Street Bridge and will accommodate up to 1,000 seated spectators watching matches on a giant screen.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/granville-island-fifa-world-cup-vancouver-live-match-viewing-zone