Christmas
and December holiday events are a time to gather with family and friends for a
break to socialize and reconnect. Vancouver offers a host of exciting,
entertaining choices ...more
Vancouver Carol Ship Parade of Lights
Carol Ships
'Parade of Lights' Society began 50 years ago with one boat
decorated with Christmas lights in Coal Harbour at the
Westin
Bayshore Hotel Vancouver downtown.
On peak evenings, this
holiday tradition has grown to more than 80 decorated boats, with in
excess of 150,000 lights, and carries over 45,000 people during the 23
night festival. Along with many community-based shore side celebrations,
more than 200,000 people each year enjoy the parade.
Carol Ships &
Bonfires
Friday, December 18
Ships expected between 8-8:30pm
Come to Barnet Marine Park and watch the flotilla of carol ships sail
past. Warm your hands by a bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate and snacks
from the concession.
For more info call 604-294-7450
North Vancouver
Celebrates the Carol Ships
Visit the
shores of beautiful Deep Cove this holiday season, where we'll be
gathering in Panorama Park on Saturday, December 19th at 8:00pm to watch
the Carol Ships sail by. Sing and dance with Tom Arntzen and the Rockin'
Christmas Trees while enjoying a warm and festive evening of music,
refreshments, free craft workshops (while supplies last), a blazing
bonfire and beautiful lights. Santa himself may even stop by!
Please bring donations of non-perishable foods or toys in support of the
Family Services of the North Shore Christmas Bureau and the North Shore
Harvest Project. For more information, please call 987-PLAY (7529).
CONTACT: Janice Bailey & Shannon Less
Park Events Department
North Vancouver Recreation Commission
Tel: (604) 983-6575
Email:
parkevents@northvanrec.com
West Vancouver
Celebrates the Carol Ships
Carol Ships
December 9th and December 20th
7-8:30pm
Dundarave Park
Carol Ships & Bonfire
December 20th
7-9pm
Dundarave Park
Gather around the bonfire to keep warm while singing carols and watching
the stream of decorated boats go by.
Christmas
and December holiday events are a time to gather with family and friends for a
break to socialize and reconnect. Vancouver offers a host of exciting,
entertaining choices ...
Carol Ships
'Parade of Lights' Society began 50 years ago with one boat
decorated with Christmas lights in Coal Harbour at the