The 2023 Canada Fiesta Extravaganza is coming to British Columbia, specifically in Surrey. Rey Fortaleza (Chairman of Reyfort Media and Publisher of Philippine Asian News Today) has acquired the franchise to organize Fiesta Extravaganza in BC.
2023 Canada Fiesta Extravaganza in Beautiful British Columbia
The purpose of the Canada Fiesta Extravaganza is to celebrate Filipino heritage in Canada with a Festival of Smiles.
The event happening in Surrey, BC and is presented by BMO and Vancouver-Oasis Production Corporation. It is also supported by the flag carrier of the Philippines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and 99 Supermarket. Lastly, it received the endorsement of Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, and the Surrey City Hall will be switched on its night lights to beam the pastel colours of Fiesta Extravaganza.
When is the 2023 Canada Fiesta Extravaganza in BC?
It will be a 2-day event on July 22 and 23 (Saturday and Sunday). The event starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 7:00 PM on both days.
Where is the 2023 Canada Fiesta Extravaganza in BC?
According to Philippine Asian News Today1, the Fiesta Extravaganza in Surrey, BC, will be at the Surrey Civic Plaza, which connects Surrey City Hall, Surrey City Centre Library, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), and the Civic 3 Tower.
How much is admission to the 2023 Canada Fiesta Extravaganza in Surrey?
Admission is free.
What to expect at the 2023 Canada Fiesta Extravaganza?
According to the Festa Extravaganza website, the two-day celebration will include the following:
- Music - Local Filipino celebrities and music artists serenade you throughout the day.
- Food - Vendors that sell Filipino food
- Games like palo sebo
- Festive Dances like the Sinulog and panagbenga
- Local Amenities and Crafts vendors
Featured Artist
Filipino Actress Yam Concepcion is headlining Surrey's Fiesta Extravaganza.
Music
The following musical acts are going to appear at the event:
- 12B Session Street Band from Lethbridge, AB
- Crawl Space from Yukon
- Five for the Road
- Rossenite Band
Program
Below is the program for both days.
July 22, 2023 (Saturday)
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July 23, 2023 (Sunday)
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It is a family-friendly festival that welcomes everyone! I will update this post once I have more information on the program schedule and vendor list.
This event sounds so fun and coincides with our dad's birthday weekend!
Source:
- Vancouver Fiesta Extravaganza 2023. (2023, January 16). Philippine Asian News Today, pp. 12–13.
