Teddy Bear Concert, Picnic and Parade

Festival Coquitlam is pleased to announce the return of the Teddy Bear Picnic, Concert and Parade on June 10 and 11, 2023. 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! 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 two featured performances: 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. 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! Every performance is a high-energy, up on your feet and boogying to the beat experience. Marnie is the winner of 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! 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 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! 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 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 upcoming Como Lake Fishing Derby on May 28 and the Lafarge Lake Family Fishing Day on Father’s Day. All events are free.