Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Fest Lights Up False Creek (June 22 – 23)

ByJon Dykstra June 21, 2024September 13, 2024

Dragon Boat False Creek — Over 200 teams are competing in the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Races at False Creek on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Photo: concorddragonboatfestival / Facebook

North America’s flagship dragon boat event, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, takes place this weekend at False Creek, with over 200 teams competing on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. Accompanying the races are two days of festivities, including live music on the TD Main Stage, headlined by Hey Ocean! with a drone Light Up the Night show at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Throughout the weekend, the festival grounds at Concord Pacific Place and Creekside Park will feature a family-friendly entertainment zone, craft market vendors, and food trucks. Free Admission.

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Jon Dykstra

Jon is a long-time Metro Vancouver resident where he owns an interior design firm and home design publication. As a prolific writer who enjoys much of what Metro Vancouver has to offer, he couldn't help but write about the goings on in Metro Vancouver which resulted in the launch of The Burrard Bulletin.