The Chinatown Festival is returning for its 23rd year in 2025. The Festival will be held on Saturday July 12th and Sunday July 13th from 12:00pm-6:00pm, at Keefer and Columbia Streets. This event is organized by the Vancouver Chinatown Business Improvement Area Society (Vancouver Chinatown BIA).
Over the two days, the event will include live performances, themed attractions, a meet-and-greet with VanVan the Chinatown BIA mascot, food trucks, an artisan market, walking tours, mahjong, and a petting zoo. While the festival is centred around the intersection of Keefer and Columbia and the Chinatown Memorial Square, be sure to explore the rest of Chinatown and support our vital legacy businesses elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
When: Saturday, July 12 from 12:00pm-6:00pm & Sunday, July 13 from 12:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Intersection of Keefer & Columbia Street
Cost: Free!
COVID Safety Information
For the health and safety of all our community members (especially seniors, disabled and immunocompromised folks), we recommend that attendees wear facemasks (preferably KN95, KF94 or N95). Event organizers may set their own masking policy and communicate it to attendees.
Accessibility Information
Transit: Chinatown is accessible by bus and skytrain. The closest skytrain station is Stadium-Chinatown, which is a 5 minute walk from the Chinatown Festival.
Parking: There is street parking in Chinatown. The nearest lots are located at Chinatown Plaza and International Village mall, but access to Chinatown Plaza may be limited.
Seating: No information on seating at this event has been released by the event organizers.
Bathrooms: No information regarding the availability of bathrooms at the venue has been released by the event organizers.
Venue accessibility: The event will be taking place on one of the busiest days of the year in Chinatown. Sidewalks and pathways are often crowded, and the pavement can be uneven. No event-specific accessibility information has been released by the event organizers.
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