Pitt Meadows Day

Pitt Meadows Day is a free event with live music, food trucks, a parade and more around Harris Road Park. It happens on the first Saturday of June each year.

In 2024 the event takes place on June 1st, but at a new location. This year’s activities are held at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park.

Pitt Meadows Day Event

Pitt Meadows Day is a long-running tradition that has been taking place since 1938. Over the last few decades it has grown into the community’s largest event.

The celebration of the city brings folks from Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and other parts of the Lower Mainland together for a fun day of festivities. It’s an event that Pitt Meadows residents look forward to each year.

2024 marks the 83rd annual Pitt Meadows Day event. In previous years the event was organized by the Pitt Meadows Day Society. Since 2022 the celebrations have been planned by the City of Pitt Meadows instead.

The event takes place on the first Saturday of June which, in 2024, is on June 1st. Activities used to be held in and around Harris Road Park. As of 2024, however, the event has officially moved to Pitt Meadows Athletic Park. The new venue’s address is 11431 Bonson Road in Pitt Meadows.

Last year’s events kicked off at 8:00 am and finished at 10:00 pm. 2024 will likely be similar, although exact details are to be confirmed. As always, Pitt Meadows Day is free to attend.

Activities and What to Expect

Organizers of the 2023 event expected extra large crowds of people and they weren’t disappointed. Lots of families participated in last year’s celebrations and various activities. The event’s new venue in 2024 offers even more space for activities and parking.

Morning Activities

Pitt Meadows Day typically begins with the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast in the morning. The cost per person last year was $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 11 and under. Pricing is likely to be comparable for 2024’s festivities, although exact details are to be confirmed. Breakfast usually happens at Heritage Hall at 12460 Harris Road.

Free activities begin after breakfast most years, starting with the parade at about 11:00 am. The parade’s new route for 2024 begins at Harris Road near City Hall and concludes at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park. Expect to see people gathered on the sidewalks watching parade floats and other entries passing by.

Afternoon and Evening Activities

There’s normally a Kids’ Zone with fun activities for children to enjoy in the afternoon. The park is also where the artisan market and field exhibitors will likely be, along with a stage for live entertainment.

Performers in 2023 included Danielle Ryan, Almost Famous, Kadooh and more. A number of different food trucks were also on-site last year serving everything from lemonade and ice cream to pizza and fish and chips. The food trucks are typically located inside the family-friendly beverage garden which is ideal for folks looking to grab a bite to eat and a drink and kick back listening to great music.

Adults entering the beverage garden are given wristbands and can purchase alcohol until the evening. Kids and teens can buy a variety of other drinks in the same section of the event too, or at least that was the case in previous years.

In addition to the pancake breakfast, Heritage Hall also hosted a barbeque dinner between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm in 2023. Last year the food cost $15 per person regardless of age.

Pitt Meadows Day usually concludes with a fireworks display at 10:00 pm. However, the fireworks were cancelled in 2023 due to provincial restrictions. There aren’t any fireworks planned for the 2024 event either. Instead, expect the event to close with a drone light show.

Pitt Meadows Day at the Park — Pitt Meadows Day at Harris Road Park

Event and Entertainment Schedules

In 2024 Pitt Meadows Day happens on Saturday, June 1st. The event as a whole last year started at 8:00 am. The main stage offered live entertainment from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm. For an idea of what to expect this year, below is the schedule from 2023.

2023 Event Schedule

Listed below was the schedule of general activities and things to do at Pitt Meadows Day in 2023. Some components of the event closed earlier than others.

8:00 am to 10:00 am – Lion’s Pancake Breakfast (at Heritage Hall)
11:00 am – Parade
11:00 am to 7:00 pm – Kids’ Zone, artisan market, exhibitors, live music, family-friendly beverage garden and food trucks
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Barbeque dinner (at Heritage Hall)
10:00 pm – Fireworks (at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park) (CANCELLED)

Main Stage Entertainment Schedule

The following schedule included the 2023 lineup of artists and entertainers, along with the times they performed on the main stage.

12:00 pm – MRSS Choir
12:30 pm – Opening Ceremony
1:15 pm – Danielle Ryan
2:30 pm – Almost Famous
3:45 pm – Kadooh
5:00 pm – Happy Hour
6:00 pm – Playlist Band Vancouver

The events schedule for 2024 is to be confirmed.

Tips & Suggestions

TIP #1: If you plan on enjoying the pancake breakfast or the evening barbeque at Heritage Hall, be sure to bring cash with you! The venue only takes cash. Credit cards or other methods of payment are usually not accepted.

TIP #2: While in the area, be sure to explore other popular attractions. If the weather is nice, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have some of the nicest lakes and parks. For a list of places to visit see our Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge article.