2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
This is a 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar that lists all the upcoming and past events taking place in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2023 today, tomorrow, and in the future, including a list of past 2022 events. weekly events that take place every year.
There are many annual events, seasonal events, one-time, and weekly events that take place in Stanley Park every year.
Some of the annual events that take place in Stanley Park are the Polar Bear Swim, Vancouver Sun Run, BMO Vancouver Marathon, Easter Fair and Miniature Train, Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament, Celebration of Light Fireworks and Festival, Vancouver Triathlon, Terry Fox Run, Halloween Ghost Train, and Bright Nights Christmas Train.
There are many one-time concerts, charity walks and runs, workshops, and Walking Tours that take place throughout the year in Stanley Park.
During the summer months, there are many weekly events in Stanley Park such as weekly dancing, weekly movies, and a weekly drum circle.
If you know of an event happening in Stanley Park that we don't have listed and want it on our schedule, please contact us. Also, if you have any corrections or updates to any event in our schedule, please contact us and will update our schedule!
DISCLAIMER: This calendar is for information purposes only. Events can change dates, times, or be cancelled at any time. Don't rely just on this events calendar. We don't operate any events. Confirm all event details with the event organizers before registering or going to them!
Daily 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Daily
8am-8:30pm
The Stanley Park Pitch and Putt Golf Course is open daily until December.
The course is a beautiful 18 hole par 3 golf course.
There is a fee to golf.
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Daily
The Second Beach Outdoor Swimming Pool is open daily from May 20, 2023 until September 4, 2023.
There is a fee to use the swimming pool. You must book a time slot for either lap swimming or public swimming online. There are some drop-in slots available.
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Daily
10am-7pm
The Variety Kids Water Park near Lumbermens' Arch operates daily to the end of September 2023.
This waterpark is free to use.
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Daily at 9pm
The Nine O'Clock Gun fires nightly at 9pm from Brockton Point.
This gun has fired almost nightly for about 100 years! It is a Vancouver tradition!
It is free to view the gun and it firing at 9pm.
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Weekly 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
Some of the weekly events during the summer are: Brahms Tam Drum Circle, Dancing in Stanley Park, Movies in Stanley Park
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Mondays
except Jul3/Aug 7
7pm-9pm
There is Royal Scottish Country Dancing weekly on Monday nights, weather-permitting, from June 19, 2023 to August 14, 2023 at Ceperley Park as part of 'Dance at Dusk'.
This event is free for anyone to participate in.
NOTE: NO dancing on July 3 and August 7 because of statuatory holidays!
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Every Sunny Tuesday
6pm-10pm
This is an impromptu drum circle at Third Beach. Anyone can come with or without a drum and join in on the drumming and dancing!
This event is free for anyone to participate in.
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Tuesdays
7:30pm-9:30pm
There is Vancouver International Folk Dancing weekly on Tuesday nights, weather-permitting, from June 20, 2023 to August 15, 2023 at Ceperley Park as part of 'Dance at Dusk'.
This event is free for anyone to participate in.
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Saturdays, Sundays
10am-4pm
The Stanley Park Nature House is a mini-museum about the local ecology of Stanley Park!
Inside there are displays on the local ecology, real specimens of wildlife, nature-themed activities and books, and a Gift Shop.
Located under the Lost Lagoon Lookout (corner of Alberni and Chilco streets) it is a little hard to find, but well worth it.
It is free to visit the Nature House and educational for both adults and children!
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Upcoming 2023 Stanley Park Events Calendar
June 2023 Stanley Park Events
June 1, 2023 7pm-9pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Brock Phillips
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on Thursday nights. This night is Brock Phillips.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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June 11, 2023
JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes
This is an annual 5k walk in support of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Cost: by donation
Ages: All ages
Times: registration starts: 8:30am, start time: 11am
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 12, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 15, 2023 7pm-9pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Michael Fabro
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on Thursday nights. This night is Michael Fabro.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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June 23, 2023
?pm
Memorial Service for Air India Bombing Victims
This is a annual memorial service for the victims of the Air India Bombing.
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS YET TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2023.
Location: Air India Memorial at Ceperley Park
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June 23, 2023
1pm-4pm
Strawberry Summer Festival
This is the annual strawberry festival in the West End of Vancouver.
There are usually musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages, and booths from local groups. Most importantly, delicious strawberry shortcakes will be for sale!
Time: 1pm-4pm
Admission Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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June 25, 2023 8:30am-1pm
Annual World Partnership Walk
This is Canada's largest annual fundraiser dedicated to raising awareness and funds to alleviate global poverty.
Proceeds go to the Aga Khan Foundation Canada.
This walk goes along the Stanley Park Seawall from and to Lumbermens' Arch.
Cost: ?
Time: ??? Registration: 8:30am, Ambassador Pictures: 8:30am-12pm, Walk 10am, Awards: 12:30pm
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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June 26, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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June 29, 2023 7pm-9pm
Brews & Tunes Live Music with Brock Phillips
The Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant has live local music on Thursday nights. This night is Brock Phillips.
This event is first come first serve. Reservations are available.
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Stanley Park Brewing Restaurant and Brewery
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July 2023 Stanley Park Events
July 1, 2023
Canada Day at Canada Place
This is the largest Canada Day celebration west of Ottawa!
There are exhibits, performers, food trucks, and numerous stages with live entertainment.
The theme for 2023 is: TBD
Cost: free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Canada Place
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July 2 - August 27, 2023 (TBC)
Theatre Under the Stars
Theatre Under the Stars is musical theatre outside in beautiful Malkin Bowl.
The 2023 shows are: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical and The Prom. The shows take place on alternating nights.
There is a paid event with seating and some festival seating on the grass.
This is an outdoor event so you may need to dress warm or bring umbrellas on some nights.
Cost: Yes
Ages: All ages
Location: Malkin Bowl
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July 4, 2023 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Bring It On
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 7 - July 23, 2023
91st Leith Wheeler Stanley Park Open Tennis Tournament
This is a high-level tennis tournament in a beautiful environment. There are categories for every age and every level of play.
Cost: Yes to participate, free to watch
Ages: Various
Location: Tennis Courts
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July 8, 2023 6:30pm(tbc)
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Concert at Sunset Beach Park
This is a free annual concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra! Seating is on a first come-first serve basis. Only low chairs are permitted.
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Sunset Beach
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July 9, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm
Walk with the Dragon
This is an annual walk in support of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation. It includes a walk and some live entertainment.
This is usually a 3k or 7k walk around the Stanley Park first from Lumbermens' Arch to Second Beach, then counter-clockwise on the Stanley Park Seawall back to Lumbermens' Arch.
This event is inclusive and family-friendly.
Cost: donation
Ages: ?
Times: check in 8:30am, walk start time: 11am?
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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July 9, 2023
Rotary Ride for Hearing
This is a 100k charity ride to raise funds for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in BC.
For 2023, it will be a circular route around Vancouver, Richmond, and Steveston. It will start at Spanish Banks.
This ride will go around Stanley Park
Cost: donations
Ages: all ages welcome
Times:
Location: Stanley Park Drive
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July 10, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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July 11, 2023 at sunset (9:20pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Super Mario Bros Movie
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 15, 2023
Summerfast 10k Run/Walk
The Summerfast 10k Run/Walk is an annual flat, fast run along the Stanley Park Seawall.
The start/end is at Ceperley Park. The race goes along the south side of Lost Lagoon, then does a short-loop in Coal Harbour before getting onto the Stanley Park seawall going counter-clockwise until returning to Ceperley Park.
Cost: Yes
Location: Starts/Ends at Ceperley Park
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July 17, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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July 18, 2023 at sunset (9:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Movie to be voted on!
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 22, 2023
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Australia
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Australia (Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics)
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 23, 2022 9am
Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk
The Vancouver Frontrunners Pride Run and Walk is an annual 5/10km run and walk in Stanley Park for the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, friends, and allies hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners.
2023 is the 19th annual and th 40th running of the annual 5km run/walk or 10km run hosted by the Vancouver Frontrunners in association with the Vancouver Pride Society.
There are 2 new courses, start line timing for 2023 in addition to the famous disco water stations, snacks and entertainment, prizes, and more! The 10km course is now a BC Athletics certified qualifying race.
The 10km course goes along the south side of Lost Lagoon, then does a quick loop in Coal Harbour, then goes counter-clockwise around the entire Stanley Park Seawall back to the start/end at Ceperley Park.
The 5km course goes along the English Bay Seawall for 2.5 km then returns back to the start/end at Ceperley Park.
Time: 9am start
Cost: $40
Ages: all
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 25, 2023 at sunset (9:02pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Jaws
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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July 26, 2023
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: Mexico
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: Mexico (Grupo AVACON)
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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July 29, 2023
10pm
Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks by Country: The Philippines
This is one of the 3 nights of the annual fireworks. This is a about a 25 minute fireworks show syncronized to music that draws 100s of thousands of people to watch them. Fireworks are fired from a barge in English Bay.
Fireworks on this night will be by: The Philippines (Blue Peacock Fireworks)
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: English Bay
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August 2023 Stanley Park Events
August 1, 2023 at sunset (8:52pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Wedding Singer
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 8, 2023 at sunset (8:41pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: The Birdcage
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 15, 2023 at sunset (8:29pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Shrek
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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August 22, 2023 at sunset (8:16pm)
Summer Cinema Series Outdoor Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Each Tuesday night at sunset there is an outdoor movie shown at Ceperley Park in Stanley Park.
Cost: Free on lawn, no reservations required; cost for reserved seat
Ages: All Ages but some movies may not be suitable for young ones!
Weather: weather-permitting
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 2023 Stanley Park Events
September 1, 2023 6pm-10pm
Concert: Ocean Alley
This is a music concert by Ocean Alley.
Cost: yes, see ticketmaster
Ages: all ages, general admission
Time: Gates 6pm, show 7pm, curfew 10pm
Location: Malkin Bowl
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September 4, 2023 7am-12pm
Vancouver Triathlon
The Vancouver Triathlon is the annual triathlon in scenic Stanley Park.
2023 is the 21st Vancouver Triathlon.
There are Standard Distance (ages 18+), Sprint Distance (ages 16+), Tri it Tri (ages 12+), and Relay Teams (Standard and Sprint) divisions.
Cost: Yes
Ages: ?
Location: Ceperley Park
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on September 4, 2023. There will be full road closures in Stanley Park from 6am-10:30am.
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September 9, 2023 5:30am-8:30am
RBC GranFondo Whistler
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is North America's largest Gran Fondo (i.e. a mass participation cycling event). This event is a legacy of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
This is a cycling event where participants ride from Vancouver to Whistler on the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway in a dedicated car-free lane. This event draws over 4000 riders from over 40 countries.
This ride starts in Stanley Park so there will be delays and traffic closures as the riders make it through the park and onto the Lions Gate Bridge.
Cost: Yes
Location: starts at Nine O'Clock Gun
Note: There will be Road Closures for this event on Saturday, September 9, 2023. There will be a limited closure from 3am-10am. Also, the Lions Gate Bridge will be closed northbound for a period of the morning as the bicyclists make their way to Whistler.
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September 11, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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September 15-17, 2023
Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival(GOCF) is a 3 day comedy festival featuring top class comedians.
It is anticipated that this will be a licenced, gated event so liquor will probably be served.
Cost: yes
Time: tbd
Location: Brockton Playing Fields
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September 15, 2023
Ultra Night Run
This is a 10km run/walk or 5km night run which is part of the Micelob Ultra Night run series. The course will be neon-lit and there will be a beer garden afterwards.
Registration: Required
Time: 7:45pm 10k, 7:55pm 5k
Cost: Yes
Ages: 19+
Location: Ceperley Park
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September 23, 2023
12pm-7pm
West End Car Free Day
The West End Car Free Day is an event where Denman Street is closed to cars from Robson Street to Davie Street to allow for people and businesses to take over the street. There are bands, performance displays, pop-up shops, and local businesses have booths!
It is a nice day to walk and meet some of your neighbours!
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Location: Denman Street
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September 25, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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October 2023 Stanley Park Events
October 16, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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October 20??? or 21???, 2023
Light the Night Walk
This is a charity fundraising 3k walk to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. There will be illuminated laterns: red for supporters, white for patients and survivors, and gold for loved ones lost.
Registration: online
Time: ???
Ages: all ages
Location: Lumbermens' Arch
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October 30, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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November 2023 Stanley Park Events
November 11, 2023 10:40am-11:30am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
This is the annual Remembrance Day ceremony that takes place in Stanley Park at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial.
Additionally, there will be the large howitzer guns firing blanks from Stanley Park in the morning as part of the remembrance.
Registration: not required
Cost: free
Ages: all ages
Location: Japanese Canadian War Memorial
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November 27, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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December 2023 Stanley Park Events
December 4, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting(special budget)
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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December 11, 2023 6:30pm
Vancouver Parks Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Vancouver Parks Board.
Cost: free
Time: 6:30pm-
Location: Online and Vancouver Parks Board Office
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Past 2022/2023 Events in Stanley Park
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