First Annual Britannia Day
to celebrate historic Britannia Beach
on Sunday, May 17th
New family & community event begins on the 100th anniversary
of first Copper Queen
The first Copper Queen celebration was held in May 1926, and it became the key annual festival for the residents of the Mt. Sheer and Britannia townsites. This year, on the 100th anniversary, Britannia Village is bringing the celebration back with the inaugural Britannia Day on Sunday, May 17th, a celebration of what makes Britannia Beach special.
Britannia Day will include a Kids Bike Parade, arts & crafts sale, community art walk, live music, and patio parties for a full day of fun to kick of the glorious spring and summer season in Sea to Sky Country.
Led through the village by the Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department’s vintage fire truck, the Kids Bike Parade will encourage kids to decorate their bikes and dress up, with special prizes for the best bikes and costumes, and gifts for all entrants.
Upstairs in the Community Hall, the Arts & Crafts sale will showcase works by the local makers and artisans who embody the creative spirit and energy of the area.
Outside, the Art Walk, curated by the Sea to Sky Gallery, will feature local artist working on their creations in real time throughout the village.
A full day of live music will add to the day with performances scheduled from noon until the evening, finishing with a DJ and afterparty until late at The Shore Public House set to reopen this spring in the former Copper Beach Kitchen & Bar location.
The first Britannia Day promises to be the highlight of the May long weekend in Sea to Sky Country and the start of a memorable new annual tradition. The learn more about Britannia Village, visit www.britanniavillage.ca and follow along at @britanniavillage.