Party for the Planet is Metro Vancouver’s largest Earth Day event. It’s free and takes place on a Saturday in April outside Surrey City Hall.
In 2024, the event is on Saturday, April 27th.
This article contains the following information about Party for the Planet:
When and Where | What to Expect at the Party | Entertainment Schedule | Tips & Advice | Other Information
Surrey Earth Day Celebrations
At Party for the Planet there is a tree and plant sale and other vendor stalls, crafts for children, free concerts and many ways to have fun while celebrating planet earth.
Party for the Planet is an exceptional event for families, with kids’ concerts as well as entertainment for adults.
It’s a fairly big event and one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the Lower Mainland. In recent years up to around 20,000 people attend on the day.
When and Where is Party for the Planet
In 2024 Party for the Planet is on Saturday, April 27th. This year’s event runs from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm at Surrey Civic Plaza at 13450-104th Avenue.
EVENTS IN SURREY
Party for the Planet is a great event that’s well worth checking out. See further below for more information about it.
Other events happening in Surrey in the next couple of months include the Royal Canadian International Circus with shows at Guildford Town Centre in early May as well as in Richmond later in the month. (TIP: It’s a great circus, and very affordable, especially if you use the promo code VANSBESTPLACES and get 2-for-1 pricing on general admission.)
Also happening in Surrey is the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair on the Victoria Day Long Weekend. In the summer there is also Canada Day on July 1st at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre and the Surrey Fusion Festival at Holland Park.
What to Expect at the Party
There are usually stalls selling things and promoting different community organizations and services. There are also live shows taking place throughout the day in different locations.
Scheduled performances in 2024 are with Merlin the Magician for children and young families, as well as various artists for adults, plus lots of other entertainment. The full list of performers is further below.
Most years exhibits and displays at the Party for the Planet event include a climbing wall and a hockey zone tent. This year, there’s also a sustainable marketplace, giveaways, and more.
Party for the Planet is a great family-friendly event, and it’s FREE.
Party for the Planet Entertainment
There are four stages at Party for the Planet in 2024. Entertainment schedules for each stage are listed below. Exact details are subject to change.
2024 TD FAMILY STAGE
- 11:30 am – Merlin the Magician
- 12:20 pm – Urban Safari Rescue Society
- 1:00 pm – Neverland Friends Show
- 1:45 pm – Kwel Eng Sen Dancers
- 2:05 pm – Mayor and Council Ceremony with Chief Harley Chappell
- 2:40 pm – Live-Action Little Mermaid
- 3:30 pm – Science World Demo
- 4:30 pm – Choral Reef
- 5:30 pm – Beatbox Workshop with Wookiez
2024 COMMUNITY STAGE
- 11:00 am – Decibel DJs
- 11:00 am – Zumba Lesson with Peter Gauld
- 11:30 am – North Surrey Secondary Dance
- 12:00 pm – Learn to Bhangra with Vancity Dance
- 12:30 pm – North Surrey Secondary Dance
- 1:00 pm – Stars of the North Drum Group
- 1:30 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battle #1
- 2:00 pm – Sullivan Heights Dance Team
- 2:30 pm – DJ Miko.so: Tabletutors
- 2:30 pm – Thistlebrook Academy of Highland Dance
- 3:00 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battle #2
- 3:30 pm – Afrobeats Dance Lesson with Annabelle Egwalu
- 4:00 pm – Panorama Ridge Dance
- 4:30 pm – Thistlebrook Academy of Highland Dance
- 5:00 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battle #3
- 5:30 pm – AfroFusion Dance Lesson with Annabelle Egwalu
- 6:00 pm – Kids Dance Party
- 6:40 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battle Final
2024 EARTH STAGE
- 12:00 pm – Wilona
- 1:00 pm – Matt Hermano
- 2:00 pm – Jamie Thomson
- 3:00 pm – Miss Shauna
- 4:00 pm – Argel MDR
- 5:00 pm – Tess Anderson
- 6:00 pm – Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers
2024 MEADOW STAGE
- 12:00 pm – Harmeet Kaur Virdee
- 1:00 pm – Jocelyn Pettit
- 2:00 pm – Silent St. J
- 3:00 pm – Shawn Bullshields
- 4:00 pm – Surrey City Orchestra Duo
Tips & Advice
Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at Surrey’s big April event.
TIP #1: Party for the Planet is an Earth Day celebration so leave the car at home and take public transit if you can. The planet will love you for it, plus roads will be busy and parking extremely limited.
TIP #2: Party for the Planet takes place on a Saturday in April and this can sometimes coincide with Surrey’s largest event of the year – the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. If you want free food and an incredible cultural experience, then check that out too.
Other Information
See the Party for the Planet website for more information about Surrey’s Earth Day event, or Earth Day in Metro Vancouver for other similar (but smaller) Earth Day activities.
For a list of major events and activities on other days, check out the Vancouver Calendar of Events or Vancouver Festivals & Events schedule.
