Signature Events
Final Event: Richmond Celebrates Soccer
The City of Richmond is hosting a signature final event featuring live performances, family-friendly activities, soccer‑themed programming with local soccer clubs, and public match viewing at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park. Please note that there is no on-site parking.
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Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Match: 12:00pm – Play-off for first place; Argentina vs. Spain
Location: Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park, 8331 Cambie Road
Things to Do
Featuring headliner Uncle Strut, and performances by Bhangra with VanCity Dance, Samba with Bloco Energia, Matt Henry’s Big Bubble Show, Stilt Soccer by Three Metre Theatre, Humanette Puppetry by Pangaea Arts, Inner City
Circus, Cosmo Circus and more!
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Soccer Game BroadcastPerformersFrom pre-game chat to post-game celebration, catch the championship match Argentina vs. Spain!
Time: 11:40am – 2:30pm
● Ladder ball
● Spike Ball - (Roundnet)
● Dart Soccer
● Seated Soccer
● Face Painting
● Food Trucks
● Make Your Own Mini Flag
● Make a Mini Megaphone
● Craft your own Pom-Poms
● Wood Crafts at the Art Cart
● S for Skewers
● Lee’s Donuts
● Tornado Truck
● D’Sausage Haus
● Lucky Churros
● Memory Bing
● Watt a Truck
● Lemon Heaven
● Furry Fairy Bites
Games, Crafts and ActivitiesFood TrucksGetting to the Festival
Please note that there is no festival parking available on site at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park. Guests are encouraged to use the free shuttle service, public transportation, or cycle to the event.
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There is no parking available at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park. Guests are strongly encouraged to use the free shuttle service from the following locations:
The shuttle from H.J. Cambie Secondary School (4151 Jacombs Road) will travel to and from the event site at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park every 15 to 20 minutes from 11am to 6:15pm.
The shuttle from Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road) will travel to and from the event site at Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park every 15 to 25 minutes from 11am to 6:15pm.
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Wheel Watch, the City’s free bike valet service is available from 10:30am to 6:00pm.
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Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park is a short walk from multiple bus routes and Canada Line stops:
Bus routes: On the 410, disembark at WB Cambie Road and Hazelbridge Way or EB Cambie Road at Brown Road. On the 403, disembark at NB No. 3 Road at Yaohan Access Road or SB No. 3 Road at Yaohan Access Road.
By Skytrain, take the Canada Line and disembark at Aberdeen Station
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! There will be sensory kits available at the Information Tent that can be signed out for use during the festival.
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Two of the shuttles have a limited number of accessible spaces. There will be one accessible shuttle bus running on each route throughout the day. Visit our getting ot the festival page.
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A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be available on site on Brown Road.
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Yes. A variety of food trucks will be placed throughout the site. Nearby businesses also offer an assortment of food options.
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Water stations are located near the public washroom building on the West end of the park
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Yes, event goers are encouraged to bring a chair. Coolers are permitted on site, there will be areas to picnic at. Please note that alcohol is not permitted.
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Photos and videos are limited to personal use only.
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No, smoking and vaping are not permitted on the festival grounds.
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No tickets needed! Admission to the festival is free.
Past Events
World Soccer Day Kick-Off Event
The World Soccer Day Kick-Off Event at the Richmond Olympic Oval featured a full day of activities, including public soccer and foosball tournaments, food trucks, watch parties, sports trivia, BBQ, and live music.
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 8:30pm
Matches: 12:00pm – Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
6:00pm – USA vs. Paraguay
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval