⚽ One month until Richmond Celebrates Soccer!
Get ready for a summer of:
📺 Match watch parties
⚽ Soccer tournaments
🎶 Live music
🍔 Food + community celebrations
🌎 Culture, connection and soccer spirit
Kicking off June 12 at the Richmond Olympic Oval 🎉
Bring your lawn chair or blanket, your crew and your love of the game all summer long.
🌎 One Community.
⚽ Many Cultures.
🎉 Game On.
🔗 Learn more at RichmondCelebratesSoccer.ca
#RichmondCelebratesSoccer #RichmondBC
The World Soccer Day Kick-Off Event is happening at the Richmond Olympic Oval on June 12th! ⚽
As the host venue for this City of Richmond event, we’re excited to welcome the community to kick-off the world’s biggest soccer tournament, now less than one month away!
This free event will feature:
🏆 Live viewing parties (Canada VS Bosnia & Herzegovina, USA VS Paraguay)
🥅 3v3 soccer tournament
⚽ Foosball tournament
🎶 Live entertainment
🌭 Outdoor BBQ
✅ And more! Swipe to see everything that’s happening.
Join us for a full day of activities and celebration. For full event details, visit the link in our bio: @richmondoval
What a weekend! 💙
Tens of thousands of visitors joined us at Ships to Shore on May 2–3 to celebrate on the waterfront.
From live music and hands-on crafts to Sails in the Sky and unforgettable views of the Kaiwo Maru, it was a weekend to remember.
We’re grateful to our community, partners, artists, performers and volunteers for making it all possible.
Until next time 🚢
#ShipsToShore2026 #RichmondBC #Steveston #YVREvents #CommunityEvents
📣 Celebrate YOUth is here!
The City of Richmond’s new community campaign shines a spotlight on the strengths and contributions of local youth, while connecting them to programs and resources that support growth and resilience. Together, we’re building a community where youth feel safe, heard, active, and valued.
Learn more: richmond.ca/CelebrateYOUth
@CityofRichmondYouth
☀️What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this year's Ships to Shore.❤️
But the adventure isn’t over just yet! The Kaiwo Maru will set sail for its next destination on Wednesday, May 6, and you're invited to bid the ship, the captain, and the crew farewell from the waterfront at Garry Point Park.
👉Keep an eye on our social media channels for more details.
@FunRichmond
Video credits: Oz de Albreit
The Kaiwo Maru has arrived 🚢
Final touches are underway at Garry Point Park as we get ready to welcome you to Ships to Shore starting tomorrow.
Join us May 2–3 for a vibrant waterfront festival featuring live performances, food trucks, family activities, artisan vendors and more, all set against the backdrop of one of the world’s largest tall ships.
⚓ Boarding is sold out, but you can still experience the Kaiwo Maru from the shoreline and dock.
📅 May 2–3
🕙 10:00am–6:00pm
📍 Garry Point Park
🎟 Free admission
Make plans to be there 👇
shipstoshore.ca
#ShipsToShore2026 #RichmondBC #Steveston #YVREvents #ThingsToDoVancouver
Heading to Ships to Shore this weekend? Here’s what to know before you go 🚢
From May 2–3, join us at Garry Point Park for a free waterfront festival featuring the Kaiwo Maru, live performances across three stages, artisan vendors, kid's cove, sails in the sky, food and more!
Swipe for tips to help you plan your visit 👇
👉 Full details: shipstoshore.ca/plan-your-visit
🎟 Admission is free!
Top 5 reasons to come to Ships to Shore THIS WEEKEND 🚢
There’s so much to experience at this free waterfront festival that celebrates Richmond's maritime heritage:
1️⃣ See the Kaiwo Maru from shore
Get up close to one of the world’s largest tall ships from the dock and shoreline.
2️⃣ Live entertainment all weekend
Enjoy performances across three stages, including Cookin’ With Brass, Coco Project and more.
3️⃣ Family fun at Kids’ Cove
Crafts, storytelling, puppet performances and hands-on activities for all ages.
4️⃣ Food + shopping
Grab a bite from food trucks and browse unique finds in Maker’s Corner.
5️⃣ A beautiful day in Steveston
Spend the day at Garry Point Park with waterfront views and festival energy.
📅 May 2–3
🕙 10:00am–6:00pm
📍 Garry Point Park
🎟 Free admission
Plan your visit: shipstoshore.ca
#ShipsToShore2026 #RichmondBC #Steveston #ThingsToDoVancouver #FamilyFun #YVREvents
The Kaiwo Maru is on its way to Richmond 🚢
The iconic tall ship is currently crossing the Pacific Ocean at 48°57′N, 155°44′W, making steady progress toward the West Coast ahead of Ships to Shore.
👉 Swipe to slide 2 to see where the ship is now and how close it is to Richmond as of Friday, April 24!
Soon, this world-renowned vessel will arrive at Garry Point Park for a weekend of waterfront festivities, live entertainment, food and family fun.
📅 May 2–3
🕙 10:00am–6:00pm
📍 Garry Point Park
🎟 Free admission
Plan your visit: shipstoshore.ca
#ShipsToShore2026 #KaiwoMaru #RichmondBC #Steveston #TallShip #YVREvents
Ship boarding is officially SOLD OUT 🚢
But there’s still so much to see and do at Ships to Shore!
Join us May 2–3, 10:00am–6:00pm at Garry Point Park to experience the Kaiwo Maru from the shoreline and enjoy a full weekend of landside programming:
🎶 Live performances across three stages (including Cookin’ With Brass + Coco Project)
🍜 Food trucks and cultural eats
🛍 Maker’s Corner with artisan vendors
🧒 Kids’ Cove with crafts, storytelling and hands-on activities
🪁 Sails in the Sky with colourful kite displays and koinobori crafts
⚓ Plus, take in stunning views of the Kaiwo Maru from the dock—perfect for photos.
🎟 Free admission
Plan your visit: shipstoshore.ca
#ShipsToShore2026 #RichmondBC #Steveston #ThingsToDoVancouver #YVREvents
Explore the Maker’s Corner at Ships to Shore 🛍
Shop a curated selection of handcrafted goods from local and cultural artisans:
✨ Handmade fabric goods from @mysgreencom
🏺 Ceramic works by @nanase_design and @teresatakeuchi
🪵 Handcrafted pieces from @ko@koowoodwork
Find unique, one-of-a-kind items while supporting local makers.
📍 Garry Point Park | May 2–3
⏰ 10:00 am - 6:00pm
🎟 Free admission
👉 Learn more: shipstoshore.ca
#ShipsToShore2026 #RichmondBC #Steveston #ShopLocal #SupportLocal
Discover the Partners’ Circle at Ships to Shore 🌊
Explore hands-on activities, cultural experiences and community storytelling from local organizations:
🔨 Learn about Japanese boatbuilding with Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
🐟 Create a salmon-inspired koinobori with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
🎏 Craft your own carp streamer at Tonarigumi and the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre's Koinobori Tent
🛍 Shop handmade goods from Tonarigumi
👕 Pick up a limited-edition Kaiwo Maru 2026 t-shirt from the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre & Steveston Japanese Language School
A meaningful way to connect with Richmond’s maritime and Japanese Canadian heritage.
📍 Garry Point Park | May 2–3
🕗 10:00am - 6:00pm
🎟 Free admission
👉 Learn more: shipstoshore.ca
#ShipsToShore2026 #RichmondBC #Steveston #ExploreRichmond #FamilyFun
