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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS 2013

Here’s a list of festivals and events that take place in beautiful Langley, British Columbia, throughout the year.




Community Day Parade & Celebration

Saturday, June 15th - 10:00am-4:00pm

The parade takes place on Fraser Highway between 203 and 207 Streets. Following the parade is Community Day in Douglas Park, filled with displays, entertainment, great food and family activities.


Downtown Langley Fork & Finger Event

Saturday, June 22, 2013 8:00AM – 5:00PM
 

The sidewalks of Fraser Highway will entice your senses with the delicious aromas of cuisine from around the world, gourmet specialties dishes and decadent desserts!   Start the day with a scrumptious pancake breakfast, take in cooking demonstrations at the McBurney Plaza Culinary Stage, participate in the pie eating contest and enjoy tasting all our downtown has to offer.  Bring the little ones and make a "foodie" craft to take home!

Contact: events@downtownlangley.com


  Langley Canada Day
Sunday, June 30th and Monday, July 1st

This event takes place at MacLeod Athletic Park (56 Avenue and 216 Street) and is the destination point for over 50,000 fellow Canadians to celebrate our Nation’s birthday each year.
 
Contact  info@langleycanadaday.ca 

  McBurney Plaza Grand Opening

July 6, 2013 6:00-9:00pm


The City of Langley and Downtown Langley Business Association invite you to join them for the official Grand Opening of the revitalized McBurney Plaza.  Join us to experience the ambiance as it shifts from day to evening, while sampling Langley’s finest wines, delicious canapés and decadent desserts.  Local musicians and artists will add to your experience as they share their talents throughout the event. 

Contact: events@downtownlangley.com  


City Chic Fashion Show & Open Air Sale
July 20, 2013Saturday, July 20, 2013 - Fashion Show 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Open Air Sale 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ladies, mark your calendar so you won’t miss a second of this exciting event! Downtown Langley businesses will be hosting sales outdoors and in-store that will appeal to the bargain hunter in all of us!  Browse and shop to your heart’s content and then complete your day with us as McBurney Plaza transforms into a fashion show runway, where local businesses have come together to bring you an exciting experience featuring the latest in women’s fashions and accessories.
 

20th Annual Arts Alive Festival
 
Saturday, August 17, 2013 10am-5pm
Downtown Langley City


With over 200 visual and performing artists, our festival has become a signature event in the lower mainland.  This free, family event features live musical performances, artists and artisans showcasing a myriad of mediums, live demonstrations, a children's venue and special performance surprises throughout the day!
 
Click here to download a vendor registration form

Langley Good Times Cruise In
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Downtown Langley City


North America’s largest outdoor car show. Over 1,500 cars and 50,000 people come out for this exciting day.
 
Contact: www.langleycruise-in.com

 BBQ On The Bypass
Sunday, September 15th – 10 am to 6 pm

This event takes place at 20771 Langley By-Pass and is the most popular BBQ competition in the lower mainland. Teams from all over the Pacific Northwest are invited and there’s always lots to eat and do all day.
 
Contact: angie@wellseasoned.ca

  Magic of Christmas Parade & Country Chirstmas Celebration
Saturday, December 7th – 6 pm to 8 pm

The parade takes place on Fraser Highway between 203 and 207 Streets. Country Christmas follows at the Douglas Recreation Centre with Mayor Fassbender kicking off the “tree lighting” ceremony, entertainment and family activities.
 

Our parades, musical events, art festivals and community celebrations happen because we want to provide free, family fun for everyone. We want to welcome one and all to this special place... So please spend a day in Douglas Park watching talented musicians, experience Arts Alive and its wonderful array of visual and performing artists or come join the thousands that cheer on our Community Day and Christmas Parades. But it doesn’t stop there—we also offer spectacular live evening entertainment at our Cascades Casino show lounge. Check out the links to the right for current and up-to-date events happening throughout our community!

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20th ANNUAL ARTS ALIVE FESTIVAL

Saturday, August 17th, 10 am to 5 pm, downtown Langley City


With over 200 visual and performing artists, our festival has become a signature event in the lower mainland. This free, family event features live musical performances, artists and artisans showcasing a myriad of mediums, live demonstrations, a children’s venue and special performance surprises throughout the day.

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GET FRESH BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

Our BIA has been offering matching grants to businesses wanting to improve the look of their store fronts, and the transformations have begun! Click here for a closer look.

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ORGANIC WASTE SOLUTION

Did you know that Metro Vancouver has mandated that all organic material must be diverted out of waste mainstream by December 31, 2014.

To help you get a head start, the Downtown Langley Business Association and Northwest Waste Solutions are offering a special opportunity to local merchants.

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THE PLACE TO BE VIDEO

The City of Langley Development Services & Economic Development Department continue to aggressively and cost–effectively promote and market the City in a wide variety of means. The City of Langley video is appropriately titled “The Place To Be!’ Showcasing the City in a dynamic visual format interspersed with testimonials from the Mayor and selected business and community leaders.

Recognition should be given to the following organizations that provided generous sponsorship support, demonstrating the spirit of cooperation between the City of Langley and the business community to this endeavor: Downtown Langley Business Association, Cascades Casino Coast Hotel & Convention Centre, Redekop Kroeker Development Inc., OpenRoad Auto Group Ltd.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY BANNERS

In addition to the 40 Remembrance Day banners purchased by businesses for our downtown in 2011, the business community has rallied around this wonderful show of respect for our veterans and another 30 banners have been added to the collection for 2012. This year's program was also a fundraiser for our local Legion.

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ANTI GRAFFITI WRAPS IN THE DOWNTOWN

In partnership with BC Hydro and the City of Langley, we now have seventeen beautifully wrapped Hydro and City traffic boxes throughout our downtown. Click below to see the amazing transformations!

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2013 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Click here to see what 2013 has in store for you for festivals and events.

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DOWNTOWN SALES AND PROMOTIONS

Click here to see what's happening downtown. Open houses, sales and events are all here so check it out!

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FREE PARKING

Downtown Langley not only offers a great shopping experience, but free parking as well. Two hour, three hour and unlimited time parking is available, so you can stay for as long as you like.

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WHO'S JOB IS IT?

Do you ever wonder who to call when you see a damaged mailbox or broken traffic light? Click here to access this handy reference guide, designed to help you know who to call in our community.

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