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This summer, some of the hottest acts including Marianas Trench, Joe Jonas, One Republic, Dragonette, Cobra Starship, and Carly Rae Jepson, are coming to perform at Playland from July 6-8, 2012.

The teen-targeted music festival is the first-ever of its kind in North America. All together there will be 21 exciting live concerts, seven each day over the three day event.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer this incredible teen summer music festival and believe it will be a great way for youth to kick-off the summer season,” said Mike McDaniel, President and CEO, Pacific National Exhibition.  “We think it’s a fantastic addition to our summer programming at Playland and will be a great lead in to our 17-day Summer Night Concert Series that happens nightly during the Fair at the PNE.”

The PNE amphitheater stage acts include Dragonette, Carly Rae Jepsen, Marianas Trench, Danny Fernandes, Gym Class Heroes, OneRepublic, Hot Chelle Rae, Joe Jonas and Cobra Starship.

Park Stage acts: DiRTY Radio, Kaylee Johnston, Neverest, The Proper Villains, Jackie Valentine, Eric Solomon, Kristina Maria, Jesse Giddings, Victoria Duffield, and The New Cities.

Single and multi-day concert ticket holders will have full access to all the rides at Playland too.

Tickets are now on sale through Ticket Leader or and the PNE. Single Day tickets are $59 for Bleachers, $89 for Floor and $129 for VIP.  Three day Festival Passes are $159 for Bleachers, $229 for Floor and $329 for VIP.

Creating an atmosphere of positive energy and motivating the crowd are how musicians and DJ’s work their magic. The organizers of the BMO Vancouver Marathon want to harness the creativity of local amateur musicians to create a festive and exciting race experience. They call it the Community Music Challenge, and like the half and full marathon courses, it is all new for 2012.

On Sunday, May 6, as 15,000 participants of the half and full marathons run through the neighbourhoods of Vancouver on their journey to the finish line. The race organizers want to showcase local music talent, give them a chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money, and the opportunity to receive great exposure through the event.

Along each course there will be designated music stations to inspire and encourage race participants and to entertain event spectators and volunteers.

Applications are now being accepted from amateur music groups, choirs, school and local amateur bands, dance groups, cultural and heritage musicians, and DJ’s to participate in the Community Music Challenge.

All groups selected to participate in the 2012 BMO Vancouver Marathon will be listed on the marathon website, receive up to $100 towards equipment rental (if required), mentions in media and social media, and an invitation to attend the Community Celebration Party.

Groups will be judged in three categories:

• Energy and spirit (35%)
• Uniqueness and creativity (35%)
• Spectator atmosphere (30%)

Prizes include:

• 1^st Place: $1,500
• 2^nd Place: $1,200
• 3^rd Place: 800
• Honourable Mention: 3 winners, $500 each.

The top three winners will be invited to play at the Community Celebration Party, VIP / Volunteer Captain night.

To top it off, each performing group may submit a song for the Community Music Challenge Playlist, which will be made available for all runners and the community.

Despite the pouring rain, thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Vancouver on Saturday, November 26, 2011 for the Grey Cup Parade.  The parade travelled down Smithe Street at Hornby Street, turned right at Burrard Street and made its way towards the Jack Poole Plaza. Part of the parade procession headed west on West Cordova, while the rest traveled down Canada Place Way to the Grey Cup Festival Zone.

The parade had over 3,000 participants including a community floats, 14 marching bands, 100 “Raise the Roof” dancers, the Department of National Defense, local police, fire and rescue members, and CFL dance teams.

The Grand Marshal of the parade was British Columbian, Cory Monteith, one of the lead characters from the hit television series, Glee. Joining Cory as Honorary Grand Marshal was British Columbia hero, Rick Hansen.

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