The City of Port Coquitlam just isn’t losing any time in getting out the information about its one centesimal anniversary May Day celebrations set for the week of May 5 to 13.

PoCo has deliberate a powerful lineup of native and award-winning musical performances, a family-oriented get together and, after all, the enduring Rotary May Day parade.

In a press launch this week, town has introduced this yr’s principal stage for Party within the Square, Saturday, May 13 on the Terry Fox Hometown Square (PCCC), will likely be headlined by JoJo Mason.

A Canadian nation music singer–songwriter and winner of the Entertainer of the Year award on the 2022 B.C. Country Music Association awards, JoJo Mason is understood for crowd-pleasing, enjoyable and high-energy performances.

 

“We have an extensive line up of events and activities for everyone to enjoy and participate in the Party in the Square,” stated Mayor Brad West.

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the Port Coquitlam May Days Spring Festival and I encourage everyone to join us.” 

 

Party within the Square on the Terry Fox Hometown Square (PCCC) will embrace:

• Live leisure:

  • Dane Bateman – 4:50 to five:20 p.m.
  • Mark Ledlin – 5:25 to five:55 p.m.
  • Danielle Ryan – 6:05 to six:40 p.m.
  • Don Amero – 6:50 to 7:45 p.m.
  • JoJo Mason – 8 to 9 p.m.

• Interactive artwork zone, May Day Market and group shows – 1  to 6 p.m.
• Carnival video games and rides on Kelly Avenue – 1 to 9 p.m.
• Food vans and beverage backyard – 1 to 10 p.m.
• Kids and youth zone – 1 to 10 p.m. 
• Family Quiet Space – 1 to 10 p.m.   

The competition formally kicks off with the May Day Opening Ceremony on May 5 on the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC), that includes maypole dancing by native kids and seniors, dance performances and the presentation of the 2023 May Day Royal Party.

 

The Rotary May Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. on May 13 in downtown Port Coquitlam; teams and people excited about being part of the parade can apply on-line by April 13 at rotarymayday.ca.

Last yr’s parade featured near 100 contributors and was loved by 12,000 spectators.

 

“The Port Coquitlam May Days Spring Festival is a long-time favourite in our community,” said Coun. Paige Petriw, council’s designate on group expertise, celebrations, occasions and inclusion.

“The May Days Committee and city staff are doing a great job in preparing for this significant event and it will be one that no one will want to miss.”

 

Kids and Teens Artwork Contest

 

Port Coquitlam youngsters and teenagers are being requested to submit paintings exhibiting what May Days means to them to assist deliver the downtown alive for the 100^th annual May Days actions and brighten up their group.

 

The metropolis is looking for paintings from residents as much as age 18 to show on-line, in addition to public areas all through the group.

 

Teens who submit paintings may even be chosen to place their paintings on the May Days T-shirts that children will likely be carrying all through the occasion.

 

Art submitted to portcoquitlam.ca/artwork by April 5 could also be chosen because the May Days T-shirt.

All different submissions will likely be displayed on printed indicators positioned all through the group. Young artists are inspired to make use of daring and vibrant hues in step with the 2023 May Days color theme celebrating the spring season, group spirit and variety.

 

Submissions have to be horizontal letter-sized (11 by 8.5 inches) digital illustrations or images of drawings, work, crafts, handwritten notes or different paintings exhibiting what May Day means to the artist.

 

Royal Party Alumni

 

The deadline to be a part of the 100 previous Royal Party members is quick approaching: April 14.

With virtually 100 previous Royal Party members becoming a member of the enduring Port Coquitlam centennial May Day parade on Saturday, May 13, town encourages those that haven’t but to use quickly.

Each alumnus from the Royal Party will obtain a sash with the yr that they have been a part of the May Days celebrations and will likely be a part of town’s float within the parade as a part of this historic celebration.

For extra data and to be a part of this celebration go to portcoquitlam.ca/maydays.

 

Opportunities to Get Involved

 

Community members excited about volunteering at May Days occasions can study extra and apply beneath particular occasions alternatives at portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer. 

 

May Days roots return centuries. In historic occasions May was a time of outside celebration, and May Day was celebrated by the Romans with flower-decked parades in honour of Flora, their goddess of flowers.

While the competition has advanced and grown through the years, it has maintained a lot of its authentic traditions, together with Maypole dancing and the crowning of native kids as May Day “royalty” –— a May Queen and Ambassador together with a Royal Party.

 

May Days is organized in partnership with the May Days Committee, the Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club and funded by Canadian Heritage.

 

Sponsors embrace:

• Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (PoCo BIA)
• PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
• Tri-City News – media Sponsor
• Quantum Properties
• Barclay Restoration

Full occasion particulars can be found at portcoquitlam.ca/maydays.