Vancouver 10th Anniversary Harambe March and Candlelight Vigil

Thu May 28 2026 at 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-07:00

Vancouver Art Gallery | Vancouver

Vancouver 10th Anniversary Harambe March and Candlelight Vigil
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Harambe was a Western lowland gorilla shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo on May 28, 2016, after a young child fell into his enclosure, leading to international controversy and debate over animal captivity ethics, zoo safety, and the decision to use lethal force, with his death becoming a significant internet meme.
8:00 pm - Gather at Vancouver Art Gallery and opening remarks
8:15 pm - March through downtown Vancouver starting and ending at the Art Gallery.
~ 9:15 pm - Candlelight vigil and closing remarks
Bring signs, totems, music, effigies, art and/or whatever you want (within reason) to honor the memory of Harambe. Gorilla costumes strongly encouraged.
This event is rain or shine. Bring an umbrella.
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Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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