{"id":241,"date":"2026-07-02T14:40:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richmondunited.ca\/?p=241"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T14:40:35","slug":"andy-hobbs-celebrates-canada-day-at-richmonds-steveston-salmon-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/richmondunited.ca\/?p=241","title":{"rendered":"Andy Hobbs Celebrates Canada Day at Richmond\u2019s Steveston Salmon Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RICHMOND, BC \u2014 Richmond City Councillor Andy Hobbs joined thousands of residents and visitors in Steveston on Canada Day to celebrate one of the community\u2019s most cherished traditions\u2014the annual Steveston Salmon Festival. The festival once again brought together families, friends, volunteers, community organizations, musicians and performers for a day filled with Canadian pride, entertainment and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/richmondunited.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/735945460_27294106283583694_8274878968564809926_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/richmondunited.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/735945460_27294106283583694_8274878968564809926_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/richmondunited.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/735945460_27294106283583694_8274878968564809926_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/richmondunited.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/735945460_27294106283583694_8274878968564809926_n-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cRichmond\u2019s Canada Day celebrations showcase everything that makes our city special,\u201d said Hobbs. \u201cFrom the incredible volunteers who make this event possible, to the talented musicians and performers who kept the crowds entertained throughout the day, the Steveston Salmon Festival continues to be one of the best community celebrations anywhere in Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival featured its traditional Canada Day parade, family activities, cultural displays, live entertainment and the famous Salmon Bake that has become synonymous with the event. Thousands lined the streets of historic Steveston Village to celebrate Canada\u2019s birthday and enjoy a day of community pride and friendship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hobbs offered special praise for the many performers who took the stage throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe bands were absolutely fantastic,\u201d he said. \u201cRichmond is fortunate to have such talented performers contributing to our community celebrations. If you had the chance to see Tina perform, you know exactly what I mean\u2014what an outstanding show and a tremendous performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Steveston Salmon Festival, now in its 79th year, remains one of Richmond\u2019s largest and most beloved annual events, attracting tens of thousands of people and celebrating both Canada Day and Steveston\u2019s rich maritime heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThank you to the organizers, volunteers, sponsors, performers, first responders and everyone who came out to celebrate,\u201d said Hobbs. \u201cCanada Day is a time to reflect on what unites us as Canadians, and today Richmond once again demonstrated the strength, diversity and community spirit that make our city such a wonderful place to live.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RICHMOND, BC \u2014 Richmond City Councillor Andy Hobbs joined thousands of residents and visitors in Steveston on Canada Day to celebrate one of the community\u2019s most cherished traditions\u2014the annual Steveston Salmon Festival. 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