Featuring a spirited parade through Davie
Village, the Vancouver Pride Parade
and Festival (late July – early August;
parade is August 4, 2013) celebrates
Vancouver's lively gay and lesbian
community. vancouverpride.ca
The Fair at the PNE (August 17 –
September 2, 2013) features live shows
for kids and families, daily concerts, and
cultural programming. pne.ca
Documentary and essay films are always a
highlight of the nearly 400 films shown at the
Vancouver International Film Festival
(September 27 – October 12, 2013), one
of North America's largest film events. viff.org
The Vancouver Christmas Market
(November – December, 2013) features
traditional German products, rows of
decorated Christmas trees and a children's
carousel. vancouverchristmasmarket.com
Stanley Park Seawall
Gastown
Pride Parade
Folk Festival
Fringe Festival
Jazz Festival
At the Vancouver Fringe Festival
(September 5-15, 2013), 80 international
theatre groups, 600 alternative performances
and 30,000 guests perform in only 11 days.
vancouverfringe.com
Millions of colourful lights create an
awesome spectacle at the VanDusen
Botanical Garden Festival of Lights
(December 15, 2013 – January 2,
2014). vandusengarden.org
The ultimate in luxury and lifestyle is on
display at the Luxury Supercar Weekend
(September 7-8, 2013). luxurysupercar.com
Visionary music, theatre, dance and
hybrid performance forms make the PuSH
International Performing Arts Festival
(January 14 – February 2, 2014) one of
the city's signature events. pushfestival.ca
An avenue where designers, buyers and
media can connect, Vancouver Fashion
Week (September 16-21, 2013) facilitates
trade and exposure as well as highlights
Vancouver's local talent. vanfashionweek.com
TVan photos: Mike Lloyd; Dannielle Hayes
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Celebrate the city's diverse culinary culture
during the Dine Out Vancouver Festival
(January 17 – February 2, 2014)
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