# Annual Parades in Nanaimo 2026 | Your Guide to Major Parades In Nanaimo | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Experience the vibrant spirit of Nanaimo with captivating Annual Parades that showcase the city's diversity, creativity, and cultural heritage. Discover best of annual parades 2026 happning near you in Nanaimo.
- **Category**: Parades
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## Parades Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade
  - **Description**: Bring the Family Downtown for 1 of Nanaimo's longest running Parades. Upwards of 100 floats, including Tubbers, will begin on Albert Street, cross the highway then follow Commercial Street to Front St winding up at beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on Comox Ro
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 10:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sail-past-on-wheels-fun-parade/200030363925211
  - **Venue**: Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
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- **Event Name**: Vancouver Island Exhibition Cruise & Car Show
  - **Description**: VIEx Cruise & Car Show   
Join us for the inaugural VIEx Cruise & Car Show on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Vancouver Island Exhibition in Nanaimo! This exciting new event kicks off with a cruise-in parade into the fairgrounds, followed by
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:30 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/vancouver-island-exhibition-cruise-and-car-show/200030325297623
  - **Venue**: Nanaimo North Town Centre
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  - **Categories**: exhibitions, car-shows, parades

## Trending Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Live Poppy Painting
  - **Description**: Art Zone Feature Night: Live Poppy Painting with Kelly Mitchelmore — July 16As part of the Commercial Street Night Market, Pacific Arts Market is thrilled to welcome painter Kelly Mitchelmore for an
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Grand Opening of Pacific Arts Market in Nanaimo
  - **Description**: 🎉 Grand Opening Celebration — July 11! 🎉Pacific Arts Market — Nanaimo’s New Creative HubAfter months and months of planning, building, curating, and pouring our hearts into this
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Art Zone Feature Night: Playful Composition with Jamie Ashton
  - **Description**:  Art Zone Feature Night: Playful Composition with Jamie Ashton from Unknown Studio— July 9As part of the Commercial Street Night Market, Pacific Arts Market is excited to welcome multi‑disciplinary arti
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026
  - **Description**: Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire.15 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo!November 21
  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
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- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. 

Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade
  - **Description**: Bring the Family Downtown for 1 of Nanaimo's longest running Parades. Upwards of 100 floats, including Tubbers, will begin on Albert Street, cross the highway then follow Commercial Street to Front St winding up at beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on Comox Ro
  - **Venue**: Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
- **Event Name**: Snuneymuxw Days 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Snuneymuxw Days 2026: You are invited!

Celebrating our sacred lands, waters, and each other. 

From July 24 to 26, you’re invited to be a part of timeless traditions and some fierce competition.

🌐Check out www.SnuneymuxwDays.com for more info.

Everyo
  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
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- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta
  - **Description**: The 40th Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta will be held July 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. In the morning, teams representing local businesses and organizations will build boats on site at the park, and then
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Call: (250) 754-8550
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/m49ttv89

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'big wide open' with his new show, "The Noise Between Our Ears".

With a seismi
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada), Vancouver Island Exhibition Cruise & Car Show (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:30 am at Nanaimo North Town Centre).
- **Q**: What Parades events are happening in Nanaimo in July 2026?
  - **A:** Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada).
- **Q**: How can I find Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Parades events in Nanaimo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Parades events in Nanaimo include Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada, Nanaimo North Town Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Parades events in Nanaimo include Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society.
- **Q**: Are there any online Parades events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Parades events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Parades events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the Parades category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Parades events are listed in Nanaimo.

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