Kitimat's biggest party is coming, no RSVP needed!
Festivals Kitimat puts on Northwest B.C.'s greatest celebration of July 1 and the surrounding season, and you are officially welcomed for the ride!
Follow us here, or on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest in our plans and activities to celebrate the nation.
Not sure what to expect? Here's a taste of what Festivals Kitimat supports:
- A multicultural dinner celebration, on May 4!
- Kitimat Memorial Hill Climb, a drag-race style event on the Haisla Boulevard hill.
- Kitimat Show n' Shine event at the Tamitik Arena.
- Canada Day parade hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Kitimat.
- A day-long celebration at Riverlodge Recreation Centre.
- Food ($)
- Games
- Live music
- Birthday cake! (Happy birthday, Canada!)
- Helicopter rides ($)
- A community concert to cap the night in style, followed by fireworks.
We're excited to bring you along for what could be one of the most important celebrations for Canada ever!
Applications to get involved!
Food and craft vendors are welcome to apply now to be part of the Festivals Kitimat action.
Download and fill-out the below forms to get started:
- Food Vendor form
- Craft Vendor form
- **Parade entry application coming soon**
- Multicultural Festival Performance Application
Upcoming events
We have some great things happening. As plans are firmed up, we'll share them here.
Sunday, May 4, 2025
Multicultural Dinner
Happening at the Luso Canadian Association, 159 Konigus Street.
Dinner and entertainment from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tickets:
$25 for adults
$15 for child
$15 for seniors
Five and under are free!
Tickets are available from the Riverlodge Recreation Centre or from the Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex front counter.
Email festivalskitimat@kitimat.ca for more details or to inquire about performing at this event.
| Activity | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Pancake breakfast | 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Upper City Centre Mall, outdoor entrace |
| Free public swim | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre |
| Mechanical Bull | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre |
| Bungee Run | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m | Behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre (if rain, Jim Linton Gymnasium) |
| The Checkerboard Guy | 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Riverlodge Recreation Centre, outdoor stage |
| Phileas Flash | 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Riverlodge Recreation Centre, outdoor stage |
| Live music (line-up to be announced) | 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Riverlodge Recreation Centre, outdoor stage |
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Kids Zone
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1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre |
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Helicopter rides
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Flights from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Soccer field behind Riverlodge Recreation Centre |
* More activities to be added as details available.
Free Canada Day cupcakes will be served from the Jim Linton Gymnasium while supplies last. Access through outdoor entrance.
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