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Since 1979, the Peninsula Celebrations Society (PCS) has been bringing family-focused fun to Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our 100% volunteer team and the generous support of local sponsors, PCS now proudly hosts 15 free events each year – from festive parades to Polar Bear Swims and Easter Egg Hunts. There’s truly something for everyone!
We’re thrilled to launch our Summer 2025 program on Canada Day, July 1, (11:30 a.m.) with a spectacular parade through the beautiful streets of Sidney. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the Spirit of Togetherness,” honours community spirit, local culture and Canadian pride – all brought to life through dazzling floats, vibrant costumes and lively music. We encourage you to bring your red and white, your enthusiasm and your singing voice to the streets of downtown Sidney.
The parade will be immediately followed by the Canada Day Family Fun Fair in Iroquois Park (Ocean Avenue). Running from noon to 4 p.m., PCS is proud to host this exciting celebration of community, culture and Canadian pride and will feature live entertainment, kids’ activities, local food vendors and interactive games. With something for all ages, the Family Fun Fair is the perfect way to come together and celebrate what makes Canada great! Don’t miss this exciting day of fun, friendship and festivities!
One of our most beloved traditions, the Summer Sounds Concert Series, kicks off on Sunday, July 6, and runs every Sunday through August 24 at beautiful Beacon Park in Sidney. For eight consecutive Sundays, PCS brings you an exciting lineup of live music, featuring a variety of genres and top-tier talent – all in a stunning seaside setting. The ensemble this year reads like a magic journey through the times with Edie DaPonte, jazz vocalist extraordinaire, kicking things off for us in style on July 6. Then continue to join us on the next seven Sundays for a great collection of bands tributing some of music’s biggest names such as Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Beatles, The Eagles and more! We close out this summer’s series with the Naden Band, comprised of 35 professional full-time musicians and with an acknowledgment of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, honouring the many men and women who fought for the freedom and Canadian pride we experience today. Bring a lawn chair, your friends, and enjoy an unforgettable summer of music by the sea!
For more information on all PCS events throughout the year, you can reach us at info@penisulacelebrations.ca or visit us at www.PeninsulaCelebrations.org.
