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Campbell River Invites You To… DECK THE DOWNTOWN - December 4 - 6, 2026Kick off the holiday season with three days of festive fun, food, and shopping. Make a weekend of it!
Check out our hotel partners and special offers here: https://www.downtowncampbellriver.com/deckthedowntown
More details will be added over the next few weeks, so check back often.
Friday, December 4
Spirit Square entertainment starts around 4 p.m., hosted by Captain Thunderpants.
Big Truck Parade: The parade starts at 5 p.m. at Simms Road and rolls downtown, arriving at Spirit Square around 6:30 p.m.
Can’t make it, in person? Watch the live stream, brought to you by RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty. Check back closer to the date for the link.
There’s lots of fun family activity at Spirit Square:
Mayor’s Welcome
Tree Light Up and Fire Pit
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Live music and entertainment including:
Easy Street
The Illuminated Angels
Jean-Marc Lacoursière
Latin dancing with Roudi and Vee
Shoo Shoo the Clown
Glow sticks for 300 kids
Illuminated selfie frame
Food vendors, food trucks, and crafts
Hot chocolate from the Salvation Army
Gingerbread contest, hosted by the City of Campbell River at the Tidemark Theatre (Details coming soon)
Saturday, December 5 (noon until late):
Small Business Saturday kicks off at noon with a full day of shopping local.
Explore downtown’s boutiques, cafes, bookstores, and artisan shops, and find something special for everyone on your list. Along the way, enjoy the window painting, listen for strolling carollers, and enjoy an array of live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening.
Live music and entertainment (times to be announced) including:
Strolling carollers
Awakeneers
Cam Boyce
Fieremente
Massie & Patterson
Pacifica Ukes
River Boys
Gingerbread contest display continues at the Tidemark Theatre
Sunday, December 6:
Details are still coming together, so check back soon.
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