Winter in the City returns to Port Coquitlam starting Nov. 28 with holiday events in Leigh Square and at city facilities, followed by the Parade of Lights on Dec. 5.
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Downtown Port Coquitlam is getting ready for the return of Winter in the City, a season of festive community events, Mayor Brad West said.
The holiday season begins on Nov. 28 with Christmas in the Square in Leigh Square from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., followed by the Christmas Market at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 29.
More than 80 vendors will offer handcrafted and locally made items, including artwork, ornaments, home décor, jewellery, candles, baked goods and bath products.
Holiday music will be held in Mabbett Hall, with performance times listed on the event’s entertainment schedule.
At 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 28, Santa, City Council and special guests will gather in Leigh Square to light the 23-foot live Christmas tree, with lights donated by the Downtown PoCo BIA.
West said the 23-foot tree is being lit as a real tree for the first time and has been moved to a new spot for this year’s event.
Port Coquitlam is also inviting young residents to enter the City’s Christmas Artwork Contest by Nov. 15, 2026, with selected artwork featured on the cover of the City’s official Christmas card and shown on its website, social media channels and outdoor digital signage.
The Parade of Lights returns on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. for its third year, with illuminated vehicles and community entries travelling along Kelly Avenue, Shaughnessy Street, Elgin Avenue and Mary Hill Road before finishing back on Kelly Avenue.
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