BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVFS - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GVFS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gvfs.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GVFS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241201 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T172554Z UID:190-1732924800-1733011199@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:42nd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade Presented by CHEK DESCRIPTION:42nd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade\nNovember 30\, 2024\, 5:00 pm starting at Belleville and Government \nThe 42nd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade presented by Chek will kick off at 5:00pm on Saturday\, November 30\, 2024 at Government and Belleville. \nThe route will move north along Government\, east on Humboldt and North on Douglas where it will disperse at the Victoria Public Market. Road closures will begin downtown at 3pm for marshalling. \nWe will once again be collecting food and cash for the Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank. They will be giving out hot chocolate at Douglas and Humboldt starting at 4:30pm. https://mustardseed.ca/donate \nThe Victoria Disability Resource Center will have live audio description this year at their location at Government and Belleville. Please reach out to https://drcvictoria.com/ to find out more information. \nSanta and Mrs Claus will be taking pictures by donation following the parade. Centennial Square. Join everyone as the DVBA kicks off Lights of Wonder November 30th. Come and enjoy the lights and bring the family! \nChek News will be broadcasting LIVE on Saturday November 30 so you can tape it and see it in person! https://www.cheknews.ca/ \n  \nDon’t miss this “Kick Off to Christmas on the West Coast.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parade Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rules & Regulations\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Individual Entry $100 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Profit Organization Entry $75 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate Entry $180 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nVendor Application URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/42nd-peninsula-co-op-santa-claus-parade/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/santa_christmas_parade_14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241027T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241027T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T174534Z UID:184-1730026800-1730041200@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:10th Annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria Presented by CHEK DESCRIPTION:Greater Victoria Festival Society presents our 10th Annual Wicked Victoria!\nWe are excited to bring you Wicked Victoria 2024! \nTHE GVFS wants to support our community in every way possible and will be hosting Wicked Victoria festivities in 2024 including bringing back our 2020 launch of ‘Wicked Week!’ \nOn Sunday\, October 27th we will kick things off in a Wickedly Wonderful Way! \nOctober 27th\, 2024 11am to 3pm Government Street (Yates to Broughton) \nWe look forward to welcoming everyone back for a Spooktacular Wicked Victoria 2024! \nWe want to bring as much JOY and FUN to our community whilst still promoting our awesome downtown Government Street merchants. \nWICKED WEEK will begin on October 27th with some Spooktacular FUN! Wicked Week is brought to you by the Greater Victoria Festival Society. \nLET’S HAVE SOME WICKED FUN TOGETHER! \nFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR MORE UPDATES! \nView Vendor Application Here URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/10th-annual-thrifty-foods-wicked-victoria/ LOCATION:Government Street (Yates to Fort) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gvfs-victoria-bc-wicked-victoria-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240520T090000 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T185455Z UID:198-1716195600-1716195600@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:Thrifty Foods 124th Victoria Day Parade presented by Chek TV DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Victoria Day in British Columbia’s Beautiful Capital City!\nThe Thrifty Foods 124th Victoria Day Parade presented by CHEK TV on Monday May 20\, 2024 starting at 9am – Douglas and Finlayson to Douglas and Courtney. \nThe Greater Victoria Festival Society will host a world class event showcasing our diverse cultures and celebrating with various community partners and out of town guests! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARADE REGISTRATION \n \n \n US & Canadian Bands \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARADE REGISTRATION \n \n \n Individual/Non Profit/Corporate \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Non-Profit Organization\nEntry $150 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate\nEntry $430 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nTHRIFTY FOODS 124th  VICTORIA DAY PARADE\nPresented by Chek TV Rules and Regulations\n  \nSaturday May 18\, 2024\n\n10:30 – 11:15 am Stages Performing Arts\n11:15 – 12:00 pm Stephanie Greaves\n12:00 – 12:45 pm Rob Fillo\n12:45 – 1:30 pm Alex Fraser\n1:45 – 2:30 pm Black Angus\n2:40 – 3:40 pm Love Cats\n4:00 – 5:00 pm Soul Shakers\n5:00 – 6:00 pm Bi Polar Bear\n\nSunday May 19\, 2024\n\n10:30am – 11:30 am Hoquiam Jazz Band\n12:00 – 1:00 pm West Seattle High School\n1:00 – 1:45 pm University of Washington\n1:45 pm – 3:15 pm Parade of Bands and Drum Battle\n\nMEI Middle School\, Aberdeen High School\,\nCentral Kitsap High School\, Mt Baker Sr.\nHigh School\, Hoquiam High School Grizzly\nMarching Band\, Bellevue High School\,\nChief Sealth International Marching Band\,\nWest Seattle High School\n\n\n3:15 – 4:00 pm University of Washington\n4:00 pm- 5:00 pm US Marine Corps\, 3 rd Marine Aircraft Wing\n\nBand from San Diego\, The Canadian\nNavy’s Naden Band and the Canadian\nScottish Pipe & Drum Band URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/thrifty-foods-124th-victoria-day-parade-presented-by-chek-tv/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/victoria-day-parade-header-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240317T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T225244Z UID:180-1710673200-1710687600@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:Thrifty Foods St. Patrick's Day Festival DESCRIPTION:Live music from Daniel Lapp\, Ivonne Hernandez\, Coastline\, BC Fiddle Orchestra and the O’Brien School of Irish Dance will all come together for this FREE family festival ! Market vendors\, bouncy castles\, crafts\, magician and balloons! \nVendor Application URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/thrifty-foods-st-patricks-day-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240310T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240310T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T222813Z UID:182-1710072000-1710082800@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:Irish Whiskey Hooley DESCRIPTION:Join us The Greater Victoria Festival Society for our 6th Annual Irish Whiskey Hooley on Sunday March 10 with our Fabulous Co-Hosts The Irish Times Pub! \nDATE: March 10\, 2024\nLOCATION: Irish Times Pub ~ 1200 Government Street\nTIME: 12-3pm\nCOST: $75.00 \nAdvance Sales Only\nMust be 19+ to attend \nWhat is a “Hooley”?\nDefinition of hooley\nplural -s\n: an Irish party usually with music! \nWhat’s up with “Irish” Whiskey?\nThe word ‘whiskey’ comes from the Irish (or ‘Gaelic’) uisce beatha\, meaning water of life. Peat is rarely used in the malting process\, so that Irish whiskey has a smoother finish as opposed to the smoky\, earthy overtones common to some Scotches. \nMore Whiskey info: http://whiskyadvocate.com/instant-expert-irish-whiskey/ \nThis won’t be your typical Whiskey tasting event….this one is meant to be a PARTY! Dressing up in your #LeprechaunBest is Strongly encouraged! URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/irish-whiskey-hooley/ LOCATION:Irish Times Pub\, 1200 Government Street Victoria\, BC V8W 1Y2 Canada\, Victoria\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T225104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T223910Z UID:202-1693440000-1693526399@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:For Telus DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/for-telus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T233243Z UID:188-1684411200-1684515600@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:Victoria Day - Lawns of the Legislature Performances DESCRIPTION:Lawns of the Legislature Performances will take place Saturday and Sunday May 18 and 19\, 2024 from 12 -5pm. Schedules will be up shortly! \nCome down and enjoy FREE musical performances from a multitude of genres including jazz\, country\, rock\, blues and Sunday our Parade of Bands includes our American Marching bands and Drum Battle! URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/victoria-day-lawns-of-the-legislature-performances/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T222839Z UID:194-1636934400-1637020799@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:2021 Light Up the City! Nov 15 through Dec 31 DESCRIPTION:Let’s Light Up the City\, Together!\nWe are EXCITED to bring back Light up the City 2021 and optimistic that our BELOVED Santa’s Light Parade will be back in Full Festive Force this year! No matter what happens though\, we are determined to spread as much Christmas JOY & LIGHT as possible. The Greater Victoria Festival Society is thrilled to once again be hosting a 5-week long “Light up the City” campaign from November 15\, 2021 – December 18\, 2021. Please note that our Annual Christmas Lighting Competition will be accepting SUBMISSIONS between November 15-December 6\, 2021. WINNERS announced December 13\, 2021. As ever\, Stay Tuned for more details! \nPresented by: \n  \n \n  \n \n  \nWith help from: \n \n  \nKick Off Christmas In Victoria and light Up Our City!\nThe Greater Victoria Festival Society will once again host a 5 week “Light Up The City” campaign beginning November 15 through December 31\,2021. \nThe Greater Victoria Festival Society is also bringing back the Christmas Lighting Contest throughout all 13 municipalities! We will have winners in each ‘core’ municipality and the prizes will be epic! The categories will include homes\, apartment/condos\, local businesses\, community organizations and first nations. Our 2nd Annual Christmas Lighting Competition will be accepting CONTEST SUBMISSIONS between Nov 15 – Dec 6 and winners announced Dec 13\, 2021. \nWe want to “Light Up The City” and bring everyone together to enjoy the glow of Christmas! \n  URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/2021-light-up-the-city-nov-15-through-dec-31/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gvfs-victoria-bc-santas-lights-parade-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210407 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T222034Z UID:192-1617667200-1617753599@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:Dance Across Victoria DESCRIPTION:FINALLY! We are thrilled to share our #DanceAcrossVictoria video montage featuring so many #Awesome local organizations\, arts groups\, business and fabulous individuals. THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Dance Across Victoria collaboration. With the year we’ve had it is important to stay positive\, connected\, and motivated and with Dance Across Victoria we wanted to show just how resilient our community really is. If you see yourself in the video\, please SHARE it with your friends on social media and tag us in each post! \n \n  \nThe Greater Victoria Festival Society is proud to present our FINAL Video Montage of :\n“D A N C E    A C R O S S\nV I C T O R I A!”\n  \nWhat is Dance Across Victoria? \nDANCE ACROSS VICTORIA is a Virtual “Dance” Event that celebrates the spirit\, vibrance and resilience of our amazing city! \nTHANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED AND SUBMITTED A VIDEO! \nWe are so grateful to everyone who participated in our Dance Across Victoria collaboration. With the year we’ve had it is important to stay positive\, connected\, and motivated and with Dance Across Victoria we wanted to show just how resilient our community really is. \nIf you see yourself in the video\, please SHARE it with your friends and tag us in each post. \nSpecial thanks to Kim Breiland at Stages Performing Arts School for her creative collaboration and Christopher Loran or the final editing of video! #GoTeamDanceAcrossVictoria! \n(Please note that no copyright infringement is intended. We do not own or claim to own any of the rights to this selection of music. Under section 107 of the copyright act this is a community and volunteer-based project. All rights reserved to Warner Chappell Music Canada and copyright owners). URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/dance-across-victoria/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_7358.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200315T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T143931 CREATED:20230827T224645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T223105Z UID:196-1584291600-1584291600@gvfs.ca SUMMARY:St Patrick's Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:Date: March 15th\nTime: Noon to 5pm\nLocation: Market Square \nSponsored by The Irish Times Pub \nJoin us in Market Square on March 15th for our 3rd Annual Saint Patrick’s Family Fun Day! \nThis is a FREE Community Event graciously and generously sponsored by the wonderful folks at Irish Times Pub! \nLive Entertainment (Irish Dancers\, Celtic Band Cookeilidh – Celtic Music\, performances by Daniel Lapp and much more!)\nFood Vendors (with an Irish theme to them)\nIrish Crafting Station\nIrish Vendors\nBalloon Art\nFace Painting\nBouncy Castle Fun! \nDress in your “Leprechaun Best” and bring the kids down for some awesome fun! URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/st-patricks-family-fun-day/ LOCATION:Market Square\, Market Square ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ST-PATRICKS-FAMILY-FUN-DAY-POSTER-thumb.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR