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Filipino BC Sets April 17–19 Dates for 2026 Lapu Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver

Organizers say the event will prioritize healing through memorial plans and coordinated safety measures.

Overview

  • The weekend was chosen to fall a week before the April 26 anniversary so the anniversary period can be devoted to remembrance.
  • At least one memorial gathering will be included in the festival’s programming, with more details to come.
  • Filipino BC says it is working with the City of Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia, and first responders to implement appropriate safety measures.
  • The exact venue has not been announced, with location and full lineup expected in the coming weeks.
  • Eleven people were killed and dozens injured in the 2025 attack; the accused, Adam Kai-Ji Lo, faces murder and attempted murder charges and was found fit to stand trial.