July 14th - July 17th Weekend Events

Happy Thursday everyone! Now, where is the sunshine?!!?

There is a ton of excellent events happening this weekend. Check out below for a fun filled weekend!

Tour de White Rock


Join us on the streets of White rock as some of the world's best cyclists roll into town (literally!) for this weekend's Tour de White Rock.

FRIDAY, JULY 15 SCHEDULE: HOMELIFE REALTY HILL CLIMB (Starts @ Buena Vista and Oxford)
-This is a brand new addition to this years race where amateurs are given the chance to show what they're made of. The Just Giver Amateur Hill Climb is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday (just before the pros compete in the hill climb) and offers amateurs a shot at tackling the same grueling, 700-metre hill on Buena Vista Avenue. The Just Giver Amateur Hill Climb is a cycling club of about 40 members raising awareness for Parkinson's disease. Come out and support an excellent cause!

4:50 pm - Buena Vista closed
5:30 pm - START - Amatur Hill Climb
6:30 pm - FINISH - Amateur Hill Climb
7:00 pm - Women's Race
7:20 pm - Women's Final
7:30 pm - START - Men's Race (PRO 1 & 2)
8:30 pm - Men's Final
8:35 pm - Race finishes
8:40 pm - Men's awards presentations at Crest
9:30 pm - Buena Vista re-opens

SATURDAY, JULY 16 : CHOICES MARKET CRITERIUM (START/FINISH: JOHNSTON RD. AT PROSPECT AVE.)
-Enjoy live entertainment by local buskers, shop the street vendors and bring the kids to the White Rock Dental Teddy Bear Picnic at White Rock Elementary. Lot's of fun for the whole family!

6:00 am - Road closes from Johnston & Roper to Fir & Pacific
10:00 am - Five Corners Street Party begins
(Children's Bike Parade @ 2 pm - 3:30 pm)
3:00 pm - Full road closure for Criterium routes
4:00 pm - START- Men's Race
4:45 pm - Finish of Men's 3/4 Race
5:00 pm - START - Women's Criterium
5:45 pm - Finish - Women's race
6:00 pm - START - Pro Men's Criterium
7:15 pm - Finish - Men's Criterium Race
7:45 pm - Roads re-open (except from Johnston & Roper to Fir & Pacific)
8:15 pm - All roads re-open (approx.)

SUNDAY, JULY 17 : PEACE ARCH NEWS ROAD RACE (START/FINISH: MARINE DRIVE AT THE PIER)
-Meet at Johnston & Prospect (main stage) to decorate your bike before cycling around the Criterium race route at 5 corners.

8:00 am - Race route, limited access
9:00 am - START - Men's Road Race
9:05 am - START - Women's Road Race
11:30 pm - Approx finish to Women's Road Race
11:45 pm - Approx finish time of Men's race shortened at Vidal
12:30 pm - Approx finish of Men's Road Race, presentations at the stage immediately following
1:30 pm - All roads re-open

****Remember, there will be road closures on:
Friday, July 15 : 5 - 930 p.m.
-Buena Vista from Oxford to Johnston
Saturday, July 16 : 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
-Johnston and Pacific, Fir and Roper closed to traffic
3 - 9 p.m.
-Johnston, Pacific, Fir and Roper closed to traffic
Sunday, July 17: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
-The following streets will have limited access: Marine Dr., Blackburn Ave., Archibald St., Columbia Ave., Malabar Ave., Bishop Rd., Vidal St., Parker St., Nichol Rd., Magdalen Ave., Victoria Ave., Bergstrom Rd., Kerfoot St., Magdalen Crescent.

There will be a free shuttle that will pick up from Centennial Arena on Sunday July 17th to bring you down to the beach to watch the Peace Arch News Road Race.

Hope to see y'all there!

SUMMER MUSIC
IN THE PARK - BY THE SEA

The Semiahmoo First Nations present the Spirit Stage concert on Marine Drive at East Beach. Special Performances by Mojo Zydeco, Jason Mitchell, Token Rhyme and Ben Rogers plus surprises and special guests! This event is put on THIS SATURDAY, July 16th, 3pm until 8:30 pm.

2011 SURREY FUSION FESTIVAL

As listed above, the Surrey Fusion Festival is located at Holland Park from July 16 - 17, beginning at 11am till 10 pm. The ultimate celebration of music, food and culture. Presented by Coast Capital Savings, this year's festival features headliners Bedouin Soundclash and Jay Sean. Visit the 30+ cultural pavillions and experience cuisine from around the world. For more information or to purchase tickets, head over to their website at: www.surrey.ca/fusionfestival

VANCOUVER PARKS DAY


What: Parks Day 2011, Vancouver

When: Saturday, July 16, 2011
12 noon - 8:30 pm (Concert begins at 4 pm)
Where: Brockton Point in Stanley Park (Near the totem poles)

Paint the town green this summer and experience Canada's parks with Parks Canada and friends BC Parks, as both celebrate their 100 birthday this year. Bring the entire family down to one of Vancouver's most beloved places, Stanley Park, and join in the celebrations:

• Take in a free outdoor concert with international sensation K'Naan, whose hit Wavin' Flag worked up crowds at the 2010 Winter Games and 2010 FIFA World Cup.
  
  The Sheepdogs
• Don't miss Saskatoon's The Sheepdogs, with their jaw-dropping mix of old school rock, psychedelic sounds and heart-shaking boogie and Virgin Radio's "Best of British Columbia" artist, 17-year-old singer/songwriter, Kate Morgan.
• Meet Olympic Gold medalist - Maelle Ricker.
• Plan your unique Parks Canada Experience at the Welcome Centre.
• Learn to camp, hike, surf, climb, fish, geocache and more.
• Talk to historic characters and park rangers.
• Take a souvenir snapshot in one of our amazing places.
  
  Kate Morgan
• Play with Parka the Beaver and Jerry the Moose.
• Watch your kids go wild in the Kids Zone.
• Sing & dance with Beaver Tales Theatre.
• Enjoy local food vendors or bring your picnic.
• Enjoy a slice of centennial cake!

Hope everyone has a great weekend.