Canada Day festivities go virtual for second year running

Richmond News

Richmond residents can log on to virtual Canada Day events this year as once again the in-person July 1 Salmon Festival is cancelled.

The Steveston Salmon Festival is traditionally one of the biggest Canada Day celebrations in the Lower Mainland, attracting up to 80,000 people with parades, concerts and a salmon barbecue. …

There will be a welcome message from Mayor Malcolm Brodie, “O Canada” sung by the all-female Richmond Singers choir and then the digital parade featuring virtual “floats” made by local businesses and organizations. …

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