WHAT’S HAPPENING
Watch the Parade and Cheer on Our Grads!
It’s almost time to celebrate our amazing BCCA Grads!
As part of our graduation festivities, we’re thrilled to continue a special tradition—our Grad Parade! This fun and meaningful event is a chance for our grads to be cheered on by family, friends, and our wider community as they drive through the city in celebration of all they’ve accomplished. Below you’ll find important details about the parade route, arrival times, and how to take part. Let’s make this a joyful and memorable send-off!
GRAD PARADE SCHEDULE
4:30pm – 5pm: Grads Arrive in decorated vehicles
at BCCA Elementary Main Parking Lot
1019 Fernwood Avenue, Port Coquitlam
5 pm: Parade Begins
Midpoint: Town Centre Park via Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
5:45 pm: Parade ends at Dwelling Place (Northside Church)
1460 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam
6:30 pm: Commencement Ceremonies
Step-by-Step Directions
- Depart from BCCA (1019 Fernwood Avenue)
- Head down Evergreen St. and turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
- Turn left onto Cedar Drive
- Continue onto Victoria Drive
- Turn right onto Coast Meridian Road
- Turn left onto David Avenue
- Turn left onto Pinetree Way
- Drive past Town Centre Park
- Turn right onto Guildford Way
- Pass by Coquitlam City Hall
- Turn right onto Lansdowne Drive
- Arrive at Dwelling Place Church
NOTE: Where there are 2 lanes, please stay in the RIGHT HAND lane at a “PARADE” pace. When on David Ave., switch to LEFT land AFTER passing Pipeline intersection, in preparation for turning left onto Pinetree Way.
CHEERING STATIONS: Along David Avenue and Pinetree Way on the Pinetree Community Centre/Douglas College side. FREE Parking available at Town Centre Park and use the pedestrian bridge to cross over to the west side of the road. Limited Pay Parking available at Pinetree Community Centre.
