Huge street festivals closing roads across Metro Vancouver this weekend
Several major street festivals are happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend, and commuters and residents are warned of road closures to accommodate the festivities.
The open-air community parties are planned in Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, New Westminster, and Vancouver, so you’ll want to give yourself extra time to arrive at your destinations.
Kicking things off on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17, is Light Up Chinatown!, a family-friendly festival reconnecting Vancouverites to the historic neighbourhood.
Everyone is invited to enjoy live entertainment, a kids’ fun zone, and unique street food creations during the free event.
The 500 block of Columbia Street will be closed to traffic, and organizers are asking visitors and commuters to be mindful of detours in the area.
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In Langley, the 29th annual Arts Alive Festival is closing Fraser Highway between 204 and 206 Streets on Saturday for a free, family event that will showcase over 200 visual and performing artists.
Stop by to see live music, artists and artisans, a children’s fun zone, and surprise performances throughout the day.
The annual New West Pride Street Festival is also happening on Saturday, Aug. 16, in Downtown New Westminster
Columbia Street will be closed to traffic from Fourth Street to Eighth Street so that thousands of guests can enjoy live performances, family-friendly activities, vendors and food trucks, and more.
New West Pride
The popular Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show returns on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17, with hundreds of collectible vehicles showcased. But you may want to leave your own at home.
The Saturday night Car Cruise and BBQ will see hundreds of participating vehicles cruising around the neighbourhood along a route where PoCo residents can watch and cheer. There will be some road closures in place to help facilitate the event.
Stretches of Shaughnessy Street, Wilson Avenue, McCallister Avenue, Donald Street, Mary Hill Road, and neighbouring streets will be closed throughout the day.
Then, on Sunday, the show will take place throughout the neighbourhood. Organizers said they expect over 70,000 people to check out the more than 500 vehicles on display. You’ll be able to see all kinds of unique cars, from custom builds to classic rides.
Road closures will be expanded to accommodate the festivities, including longer sections of Shaughnessy, Wilson, Elgin, and Mary Hill, which are closed from early morning until late evening.
Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show
Also on Sunday is the annual Port Moody Car Free Day. Leave the car at home and walk, bike, or take public transit to the celebrations on St. John’s Street between Queens and Moody Street.
St. Johns Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Douglas and Moody streets from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the family-friendly event. Make a day of it by checking out the live music and performances, plenty of food vendors, and over 100 businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups.
Light Up Chinatown!
When: Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: 500 Columbia St. and neighbouring streets in Chinatown
Admission: Free
New West Pride Street Festival
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: 3 to 10 p.m.
Where: Columbia Street, New Westminster
Admission: Free
Arts Alive Festival
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Fraser Highway between 204th and 206th Streets, Langley
Cost: Free
Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show
When: Saturday, Aug. 16 (Cruise) and Sunday, Aug. 17 (Show), 2025
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (Saturday Cruise), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday Show), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Main Stage entertainment and Beverage Garden)
Where: Downtown Port Coquitlam
Admission: Free
Port Moody Car Free Day
When: Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Where: St. Johns Street between Queens and Moody streets, Port Moody
Admission: Free