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National Indigenous Peoples Day in Surrey 2025

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The National Indigenous Peoples Day event in Surrey is a huge event showcasing First Nations culture and attracting thousands of people.

It takes place on June 21st each year and it’s one of the largest events of its kind in the Lower Mainland.

If you want to learn about similar events taking place elsewhere in the Lower Mainland, then check out our article about National Indigenous Peoples Day in Metro Vancouver. For information about the event in Surrey, continue reading.

 

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National Indigenous Peoples Day in Surrey

Communities across Canada celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st each year. Surrey has the largest urban First Nations population in the province. The city’s National Indigenous Peoples Day event is correspondingly big.

A number of years ago Surrey held its National Indigenous People’s Day event at Holland Park which is across the street from the Central City Shopping Centre. However, since 2023, it has taken place at a different location and it does so again in 2025.

This year, Surrey’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations once again take place on June 21st with activities at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre. The venue’s address is 17728 64th Avenue. The event runs from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Welcoming ceremonies begin at 2:30 pm.

 

What to Expect

This year’s event features a barbeque at 4:00 pm and closing ceremonies at 6:30 pm. There are also live performances by XiQuelem, Jade Turner, Wild River Singers, and many more.

The 2025 event is co-hosted by the Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations. At the annual event there are usually representatives from the various Indigenous nations, dignitaries from all levels of government, and thousands of people. There’s entertainment showcasing First Nation culture as well as the cultures of other communities.

There are also usually numerous community organizations with information booths, craft activities for kids and other family-friendly things to see and do.

If you want to celebrate First Nations culture, learn about the culture and experience a fun and entertaining event, Surrey is a great place to be on National Indigenous Peoples Day!

 

Indigenous Peoples Day in Surrey
Holland Park on June 21st

 

Other Information

For more information about the event at the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre, see the City of Surrey‘s website.

For details about other similar festivities in other parts of the Lower Mainland, click National Indigenous Peoples Day in Vancouver.

To learn more about the surrounding area, see our article about Surrey.

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