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Festival Coquitlam Teddy Bear Events 2023

Festival Coquitlam is pleased to announce the return of the Teddy Bear Picnic, Concert, and Parade on June 10 and 11, 2023.

Festival Coquitlam Teddy Bear Events Alert: Live entertainment for children and families is returning to the Tri-Cities

The Teddy Bear Concert returned live in 2022 after pandemic restrictions; however, 2023 is bringing big fun for families with the return of the Teddy Bear Picnic and Teddy Bear Parade, live and in-person.

If you are looking for things to do with the family, look no further than these free events:

The Teddy Bear Concert – A Musical Rainbow of Fun

The Teddy Bear Concert on Saturday, June 10 kicks off a weekend of music and family fun with featured performances by Mr. I (and students) and Music with Marnie.

These are two of the finest entertainers around and they are based right here in Metro Vancouver.

3 pm: Mr. I and the Musical Rainbow Students 

Well-known children’s musician Mr. I is celebrating his 40th year teaching the Musical Rainbow Program at Place des Arts.

Festival Coquitlam Teddy Bear Events Alert: Live entertainment for children and families is returning to the Tri-Cities

He and his students (aged 3 to 9) will perform songs from their year-end recital, singing and playing the recorder.

Come watch these young, budding musicians on stage.

4 pm: Music with Marnie

Music with Marnie will be performing with a full band and puppets on June 10 at 4 pm as part of the Teddy Bear Picnic Concert.

Festival Coquitlam Teddy Bear Events Alert: Live entertainment for children and families is returning to the Tri-Cities

Every performance is a high-energy, up-on-your-feet and boogying-to-the-beat experience.

Marnie won numerous West Coast Families Gold Awards for Best Children’s Band & Best Children’s Performer.

  • When: June 10, 3 pm – 5 pm
  • Where: Town Centre Park Community Plaza (amphitheatre), 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

The Teddy Bear Parade Returns in 2023

The Teddy Bear Parade is back, live and in person this year for the first time since 2019.

Bring the family down to Pinetree Way in Coquitlam to watch the teddy bear-themed parade full of colourful floats, costumed characters, and performers including dancers and musicians. 

  • When: Sunday, June 11, 10 am – 11:30 am
  • Where: The parade begins on Burlington Ave at Coquitlam City Hall and will travel north along Pinetree Way almost to David Ave. Avoid expected construction along the route as you pick your spot to watch the festive parade.

The Teddy Bear Picnic at Town Center Park

The Teddy Bear Picnic also returns as a live event on Sunday, June 11 at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam featuring festive booths, roving artists, face painters, demos and musical performances at the community plaza! Bring your teddies for this epic picnic in the park after the parade.

New, The Teddy Bear Hospital returns in 2023 courtesy of the Girls Guides of Canada.

Bring your treasured teddy bear in for a checkup at the Teddy Bear Hospital on June 11 as part of the Teddy Bear Picnic events.

Don’t miss a fabulous slate of performances scheduled at the Town Centre Park Community Plaza:

11:00 am: Janina & Mr I

Janina and Mr. I have been performing together for over 25 years, entertaining and engaging audiences throughout BC.

Filled with fun, laughter, upbeat songs and silly puppets, their show is a yearly favourite at the Teddy Bear Picnic.

11:30 am: Club Aviva

Club Aviva students will demonstrate their gymnastics skills.

12:00 pm: Mayor Stewart & Council Members

Mayor Stewart will give his annual speech to inspire the little ones.

12:15 pm: Mom Bop

Mom Bop is a kids band founded by a group of four North Vancouver moms during the pandemic with a sound that bridges the gap between mainstream pop and ‘kids’ music.

Mom Bop is energetic pop that really gets kids moving,

Get ready to clap, dance and bust a move with Mom Bop – parents too!

1:00 pm: The Springmans

Take one adventurous, fun-loving, creative dad; add his four uniquely talented, courageous, and friendly kids, and you have, The Springmans.

With their home-grown, organic brand of feel-good pop and praise music, they will take the stage at the Teddy Bear Picnic for the first time.

2:00 pm: The Great Gordini 

The Great Gordini will supply wacky and fun entertainment with his magic that will leave the kids talking for months.

Don’t miss this show.

3:00 pm: Penny Pom Pom

Everyone is thrilled to have the effervescent Penny Pom Pom back at this year’s Teddy Bear Fest.

Created by lifelong performer, professional artist and musician Jessica Mai, the Penny Pom Pom show encourages children to create freely, pursue their passions and believe in themselves.

3:45 pm: Mr. I & Janina to end the day

  • When: 11 am – 4 pm, June 11, 2023
  • Where: Town Centre Park, in and around the Community Plaza, 1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC

Calling all Community Groups 

For local community groups who may be interested in getting information on participating in the parade or with a tent or kiosk at the picnic, please contact [email protected]

Festival Coquitlam is a non-profit society with a mission to host quality family entertainment experiences to reflect the spirit and pride of the community. 

Each year, they host the Teddy Bear Picnic trio of events as well as two family oriented fishing events – the recently held Como Lake Fishing Derby on May 28 and the Lafarge Lake Family Fishing Day on Father’s Day.

All events are free.