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12th Annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria Presented by CHEK
2026-10-25 | Government Street (Yates to Fort)
🎃 Downtown Victoria’s Ultimate Halloween Festival! 👻
Join us for the 12th Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as Government Street transforms into a spooktacular Halloween celebration! This free, family-friendly festival is the perfect way to kick off Halloween week with thrilling entertainment, lively performances, interactive activities, and plenty of treats!
A Wickedly Fun Experience for All Ages
Step into a Halloween wonderland filled with costumed characters, live music, performances, and festive vendors! Whether you’re looking for spooky fun or just want to celebrate the season, there’s something for everyone:
🎭 Live Entertainment & Performances – Enjoy spine-tingling performances, including spooky storytelling at Munro’s Books, as well as music, dance, and theatrical acts to keep the energy high all day long!

Main Stage

Time
Performance

10:30-11:45
Love Cats

12:00-12:30
Maple Leaf Ballet Thriller

12:40-1:10
Victoria On Stage

1:15-1:45
Fiesta Latina

2:00-3:30
Stephanie Greaves

Gov’t & Bastion Stage

Time
Gov’t Stage
Bastion Stage

10:30-11:30
Adam Zonnis
Chris Moher

11:30-12:30
Lonnie Glass
Miranda Stewart

12:30-1:30
Ben Goerner
Willis Taylor

1:30-2:30
Sarah Wade
Benson Town

2:30-3:30
Harvey Moon
Bill Holtom

🎃 Costume Fun – Dress in your best Halloween costume and show off your creativity—whether you’re a ghost, goblin, witch, or wizard!
🍬 Trick-or-Treating – Local vendors and businesses will be handing out treats for kids in a safe, festive environment.
🛍️ Nonprofit & Local Vendors – Support local and nonprofit organizations, including:

La Société Francophone de Victoria
Victoria on Stage

🎨 Kid Zone & Activities – Crafts, face painting, and Halloween-themed fun for the little ones!
A Community Celebration
Wicked Victoria was created to bring joy, excitement, and community spirit to downtown Victoria each Halloween. We are thrilled to continue this beloved tradition, inviting families, friends, and visitors to experience the magic of the season together.
Get Involved
Interested in being a vendor, performer, or sponsor? Contact us today to be part of this wickedly fun event!
Save the Date – October 26, 2025!
Don’t miss Victoria’s most thrilling Halloween celebration—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎃👻

44th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade Presented by CHEK
2026-11-28 17:30 UTC
44th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade Presented by Chek
November 28, 2026, 9 am starting at Belleville and Government
We’re thrilled to share that the 44th Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade

Giving Back to Our Community
Once again, we are proudly supporting the Mustard Seed Street Church & Food Bank.
Look for their team at Government & Wharf Street (in front of the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre) at 5:00 PM.
Bring non-perishable food items or a small cash donation to help local families this holiday season.
Donate anytime: https://mustardseed.ca/donate

Accessible Parade Viewing + Live Audio Description
The Victoria Disability Resource Centre will be hosting an Accessible Viewing Area with live audio description at Government & Wharf Street.
For details or to reserve accessible viewing space:
https://drcvictoria.com/

Watch the Parade LIVE!
Our amazing partners at CHEK News will be broadcasting the parade LIVE — and record the magic to enjoy again all season long! CHEK News – Independent, employee-owned.

Vendor Application

Business: $180 CAD
Non-Profit: $100 CAD

Parade Registration

Business $180.00 CADNon Profit $100.00 CAD
