Thousands are enjoying the 121st Island Farms Victoria Day Parade Sunday morning as floats of all kinds, marching bands, dancers and more take to Douglas Street, marching from Mayfair Mall to the intersection of Douglas and Humboldt Street.
Following the parade, the public was invited to Centennial Square for “Celebration Square,” a free family event.
The Victoria Police Department closed portions of Douglas Street as the parade went ahead.
Check here for for footage as the parade makes its way downtown.
Greater Victoria Chinese Society! pic.twitter.com/Xx7FanAcu7
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
That was @Pacificfccpl Stewie the Starfish running by! pic.twitter.com/feCN56Sqwr
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
Bulgarian pride! pic.twitter.com/wDPwhSnybS
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
Leo Spalteholz and his two daughters, Clara and Elyise, have been here since about 8:45, they’re lucky to have gotten such a great spot. #victoriadayparade pic.twitter.com/AKrpt07Fnt
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
Eve DeVries is here with Bob Guido, who’s celebrating his 65th birthday down at the parade! pic.twitter.com/NUtImDGv2u
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
What’s a parade without a marching band? 🤷🏼♀️ pic.twitter.com/0S0YjZjaGh
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
The parade has made its way from one end to another! pic.twitter.com/gMKritIFBs
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
The floats are upon us here at the end of the #VictoriaDay2019 #parade, plus some cool fire trucks! pic.twitter.com/JYhbc4LkXi
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
Candy!! pic.twitter.com/QyiQGpnsXu
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
Kara Dunn (left) and her daughter Angle watch the beginning of the parade with Hailly Wagner (right) and her daughter Juliana, it’s an annual tradition for them! pic.twitter.com/8uPUYsbeI3
— kendra crighton (@kendracrighton) May 20, 2019
And we’re off in the Victoria Day parade! What a turnout, #yyj! @PFC_Mascot @CPLsoccer pic.twitter.com/t14z1bfE3r
— Pacific FC (@Pacificfccpl) May 20, 2019
What an honour to have @ChiefManak @DCCJasonLaidman @vicpdcanada run the gauntlet to help our team kick off the 121st Victoria Day Parade #yyj #yyjevents #forthekids pic.twitter.com/P4dOwoenGz
— Tour de Rock (@TourdeRock) May 20, 2019
A little pregame catnap....@HarbourCats @HarveyHCat #victoriadayparade #letthefunbegin pic.twitter.com/fB08OJS8QQ
— Lori Swanson (@SwannyMommy) May 20, 2019
Getting ready for the Victoria Day parade! #yyj #yyjevents @PFC_Mascot pic.twitter.com/0OSWYRKy85
— Pacific FC (@Pacificfccpl) May 20, 2019
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