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.
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
Performers at 2024’s event include Argel MDR, Harmeet Kaur Virdee, the Higher Ground Dance Company, DJ Miko.so, Jamie Thomson, Jocelyn Pettit and Adam Dobres. Also performing are Matt Hermano, Live Action Little Mermaid’s Under the Sea Adventure, Merlin the Magician, Miss Shauna, North Surrey Dance, Panorama Youth Academy, and Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers. Shawn Bullshields, Silent St. j, Stars of the North, Surrey City Orchestra, Tess Anderson, Thistlebrook Academy of Highland Dance, Tinkerbelle and Wendy’s Neverland Adventure, Wilona, The Wookiez, the Urban Safari Rescue Society and Zumba Troop also perform this year.
There were three stages at last year’s event. The entertainment schedule from 2023 is listed below. As of early April, 2024 performance times are to be confirmed.
2023 TD FAMILY STAGE
- 11:30 am – WEST
- 12:20 pm – Science World
- 1:00 pm – Andy the Musical Scientist
- 1:45 pm – Kwel Eng Sen Dancers
- 2:05 pm – Indigenous Welcome and Mayor & Council Green Ceremony
- 2:40 pm – Encanto Singalongs with the Madrigal Sisters
- 3:30 pm – Urban Safari Rescue Society
- 4:30 pm – KP Glee Club
- 5:30 pm – CircusWest
2023 CONCORD PACIFIC COMMUNITY STAGE
- 11:00 am – Bhangra with Rangla Punjab Arts Academy
- 11:00 am – DJ K-Matics
- 11:30 am – Zumba
- 12:00 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battles
- 12:30 pm – The Wee Drams
- 1:00 pm – Stars of the North Drum Group
- 1:30 pm – Kids Dance Party
- 2:00 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battles
- 2:30 pm – DJ Hollaholly: Tabletutors
- 3:00 pm – Hip Hop Dance Workshop with Higher Ground Dance
- 3:30 pm – Encanto Dance Party
- 4:00 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battles
- 4:30 pm – A-SLAM
- 5:00 pm – Learn to Bollywood Dance with Flare Dance Company
- 5:30 pm – North Surrey Breakers
- 6:00 pm – A-SLAM
- 6:30 pm – Higher Ground Dance Battles: Final
2023 EARTH STAGE
- 12:00 pm – Glisha
- 1:00 pm – “Tiger” Will Mason
- 2:00 pm – Rebecca Sichon
- 3:00 pm – Mivule
- 4:00 pm – Matt Cook-Contois & Erik Severinson
- 5:00 pm – Kylie V
- 6:00 pm – Sleepy Gonzales
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.
