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SUMMARY:Thrifty Foods St. Patrick's Day Festival Presented by CHEK
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fantastic time at the Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival\, presented by CHEK! Join us on March 15th\, 2026\, on Government Street between Yates and Fort\, Langley Between Yates and Fort and Bastion Square for a lively celebration. Bring your friends and family to enjoy fun activities\, lively entertainment\, and a sprinkle of Irish luck! Don’t miss out on this festive experience! \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSt Patrick’s Day Registration\n\n\nPrepared Food Craft Vendor $75.00 CADBusiness $150.00 CAD \nNon Profit $60.00 CAD
URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/thrifty-foods-st-patricks-day-festival-presented-by-chek/
LOCATION:Government Street (Yates to Fort)
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SUMMARY:Gordy Dodd's One World Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nGORDY DODD’ ONE WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL \nSaturday May 16\, 2026 \nVendor Application
URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/gordy-dodds-one-world-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Legislative Assembly of BC
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SUMMARY:Thrifty Foods 126th Anniversary Victoria Day ParadePresented by CHEK
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Victoria Day in British Columbia’s Beautiful Capital City!\nThe Thrifty Foods 126th Victoria Day Parade presented by CHEK TV on May 18\, 2026 starting at 9am – Belleville and Government. \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! \nThrifty Foods 126th Victoria Day Parade\, One World Cultural Festival and the Parade of Bands\nCelebrate Victoria Day in British Columbia’s Beautiful Capital City! The Thrifty Foods 126th Victoria Day Parade presented by CHEK TV on May 18 2026 starting at 9am – Led by the “Victoria Mile” raising much needed funds for the Parkinson Wellness Group here in Victoria BC. Please note we have a NEW ROUTE! The Greater Victoria Festival Society hosts a world class event showcasing our diverse cultures and celebrating with various community \nIn 2025 we raised $73\,400 for Parkinson Wellness Project here in Victoria BC and we are aiming for $100\,000 in 2026. \n2026 — Victoria Mile — Race Roster — Registration\, Marketing\, Fundraising \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 126th ANNIVERSARY VICTORIA DAY PARADE\n\nVDP 126th Application for Entry: 126th Thrifty Foods Victoria Day Parade Presented by Chek Media – Google Forms\n2026 US and CDN Band Application: 126th Thrifty Foods Victoria Day Parade Bands – Google Forms\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVictoria Day Registration\n\n\nBusiness\Commercial $430.00 CADNon Profit $150.00 CAD
URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/thrifty-foods-125th-victoria-day-parade/
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria Presented by CHEK
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Downtown Victoria’s Ultimate Halloween Festival! 👻 \nJoin 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! \nA Wickedly Fun Experience for All Ages\nStep 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: \n🎭 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! \n  \n \n\n  \n\n\nMain Stage\n\nTime\nPerformance\n\n\n10:30-11:45\nLove Cats\n\n\n12:00-12:30\nMaple Leaf Ballet Thriller\n\n\n12:40-1:10\nVictoria On Stage\n\n\n1:15-1:45\nFiesta Latina\n\n\n2:00-3:30\nStephanie Greaves\n\n\n\nGov’t & Bastion Stage\n\nTime\nGov’t Stage\nBastion Stage\n\n\n10:30-11:30\nAdam Zonnis\nChris Moher\n\n\n11:30-12:30\nLonnie Glass\nMiranda Stewart\n\n\n12:30-1:30\nBen Goerner\nWillis Taylor\n\n\n1:30-2:30\nSarah Wade\nBenson Town\n\n\n2:30-3:30\nHarvey Moon\nBill Holtom\n\n\n\n \n🎃 Costume Fun – Dress in your best Halloween costume and show off your creativity—whether you’re a ghost\, goblin\, witch\, or wizard! \n🍬 Trick-or-Treating – Local vendors and businesses will be handing out treats for kids in a safe\, festive environment. \n🛍️ Nonprofit & Local Vendors – Support local and nonprofit organizations\, including: \n\nLa Société Francophone de Victoria\nVictoria on Stage\n\n🎨 Kid Zone & Activities – Crafts\, face painting\, and Halloween-themed fun for the little ones! \nA Community Celebration\nWicked 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. \nGet Involved\nInterested in being a vendor\, performer\, or sponsor? Contact us today to be part of this wickedly fun event! \nSave the Date – October 26\, 2025!\nDon’t miss Victoria’s most thrilling Halloween celebration—we can’t wait to see you there! 🎃👻
URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/wicked-victoria/
LOCATION:Government Street (Yates to Fort)
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SUMMARY:44th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade Presented by CHEK
DESCRIPTION:44th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade Presented by Chek\nNovember 28\, 2026\, 9 am starting at Belleville and Government \nWe’re thrilled to share that the 44th Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade\n \n\n Giving Back to Our Community\nOnce again\, we are proudly supporting the Mustard Seed Street Church & Food Bank.\nLook for their team at Government & Wharf Street (in front of the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre) at 5:00 PM. \nBring non-perishable food items or a small cash donation to help local families this holiday season.\n Donate anytime: https://mustardseed.ca/donate \n\n Accessible Parade Viewing + Live Audio Description\nThe Victoria Disability Resource Centre will be hosting an Accessible Viewing Area with live audio description at Government & Wharf Street. \nFor details or to reserve accessible viewing space:\n https://drcvictoria.com/ \n\n Watch the Parade LIVE!\nOur 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. \n  \nVendor Application \n  \nBusiness: $180 CAD\nNon-Profit: $100 CAD \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nParade Registration\n\n\nBusiness $180.00 CADNon Profit $100.00 CAD
URL:https://gvfs.ca/event/43rd-peninsula-co-op-santa-claus-parade/
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