In the Community

Each one of the three thousand plates of wild sockeye salmon served at the Salmon Festival don’t just feed Steveston, but help to build it. While each plate costs $16, all of the funds go back into the community.

When they got the call to ask if they wanted to be the honorary parade marshals for the Salmon Festival, Roy Matsuyama and Martin Kuramoto assumed it was a wind up.

Singers, storytellers and a yo-yo performer can be found at the family stage for Canada Day this year. The festival is bringing new faces as well as previous favourites like the juggling comedy show with Matt Henry.

Some of Kirstine Dickson’s fondest memories growing up revolve around the tastes and sights of the Salmon Festival. Dickson recalls heading to Minoru — years ago when the boulevard marked the start of the parade — for a pancake breakfast.

The name of a local Steveston band was inspired by an innocuous question over drinks with friends. “Our bass player looked at me and he said, ‘Have you heard any good urban myths lately?’ And I pointed at him and I said, ‘There it is.

The Japanese Cultural Show returns this year to showcase Japanese culture and Steveston heritage with performances, demonstrations and displays.

Driving to the Steveston Salmon Festival is often frustrating, so organizers are encouraging people to walk, cycle or bus. There are two bike storage locations available: at Bayview Street and No.

The youth zone at the Steveston Salmon Festival is known as a rite of passage for Richmond’s teenagers. “They stand at the back of the community centre and they just watch all the action on the hill,” said festival co-chair Kirstine Dickson.

The Horticultural Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1 with its annual family-friendly competitions.

Batman (Rick Nelson) and his Batmobile will be cruising in the upcoming Salmon Festival parade on Canada Day alongside the Richmond school district before heading “back to the bat cave!” “The whole reason behind the Batmobile is [because it’s] a fun