News from the Celebration Site

THREE NEW SHOWS ADDED FOR THE RCMP MUSICAL RIDE!

February 17, 2010

The City of Surrey’s Celebration Site is the exclusive host to the RCMP Musical Ride and to date nearly ten thousand people have enjoyed this Canadian treasure. With such an overwhelming response for the RCMP Musical Ride, the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site will be adding three additional shows:

+ Thursday, February 18 at 3:30pm
+ Wednesday, February 24 at 3:00pm
+ Thursday, February 25 at 3:00pm

People who are interested in attending these performances can pick up tickets on the day of the show starting one hour prior to show time from the two Information Booths at the Celebration Site.

The additional shows will allow a further 4,500 people to experience the RCMP Musical Ride. Tickets are free however donations to Right To Play will be accepted at the door.

The City of Surrey would like to express their gratitude to the RCMP Musical Ride for accommodating the new show times.

For more information on the RCMP Musical Ride at the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site, please click here.

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EVERYONE LOVES THE MUSICAL RIDE

February 14, 2010

The RCMP Musical Ride is playing to capacity crowds at the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site. People are lining up an hour before the festival gates open to ensure they get to see this iconic Canadian performance. Click here for more info on show times and ticket info. Photo by Christa Lawson.

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FESTIVAL MAP NOW AVAILABLE

January 22, 2010

Check out the new site map for the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site. Click here to download a PDF version that you can print out to see what we have on site.

Artwork by Zach Camozzi

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SURREY'S PLANS FOR TRANSPORTATION DURING THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS

January 15, 2010

The Olympic organizers are strongly encouraging people to avoid driving to the Olympics events and use more sustainable modes of transportation, such as carpooling, taking transit, cycling and walking. There will be extensive restrictions on car travel and parking in Vancouver during the Games so we are planning for additional traffic and parking demands in and around important transit locations here in Surrey especially the SkyTrain stations in the City Centre: King George Station, Surrey Central Station, Gateway Station and Scott Road Station. Combined with our Olympic Celebrations at Holland Park at certain times during the Olympics it won’t be “business as usual” in the City Centre.

The existing Park & Rides in the City will continue to operate at the King George and Scott Road SkyTrain Stations, and in South Surrey (at the intersection of King George Highway and Highway 99). We are working with our partners to provide additional parking in and around Scott Road SkyTrain park and ride and updates and details of these will be provided closer to the start of the Games.

What can you do to help make our Celebrations a success?

We are making preparations for the extra visitors but we need your help to ensure your participation in the Olympics is a happy and safe experience. During the Games there will be extra traffic on the roads and more pedestrians so it is important that everyone does their part to make this time as safe and enjoyable as possible.

Know before you go. Plan your trips in advance and make sure you know which transit to use and what time it runs. All TransLink and BC Transit buses are accessible.
Leave plenty of time. Traffic, parking and transit delays should be expected so give yourself lots of time to get to your destination.
Carpool. If you do have to drive, try to carpool to a Park & Ride or meet at a friends’ house and take transit together.
Consider parking further away from the SkyTrain stations and Holland Park Celebration Site and walk a few extra blocks.
Respect all parking controls and restrictions. They are there for a reason! We have a responsibility to maintain the safe movement of everyone using the roads ensuring transit, the emergency services, cyclists and pedestrians can continue to use our roads. We don’t want to spoil your Olympic experience by having to give you a parking ticket. It is your responsibility to park in a safe manner so when you park, carefully check for any parking restriction signs, do not park in front of fire hydrants, close to intersections or obstruct pedestrian crosswalks. Even if other vehicles have parked in the wrong place, don’t take the risk and don’t get caught out.
When you park, respect the neighbourhood you are in. People still have to get on with their lives so try and keep noise to a minimum and do not block driveways.
Walk, bike and use public transit whenever possible. Using these modes will ensure you get to your destination while contributing to a more sustainable Games.
Drive with extra care. Some of the busiest times will be in the evening with the possibility of rain or snow. There will be lots of pedestrians, including children and many people will be visiting Canada and our City for the first time and may be unsure where to go and what they should do. We need you to make these a safe Games by driving carefully and slowly.
Be patient, relax and enjoy yourself! Transit will be busy, and traffic and parking conditions will be very different so be ready for some delays.

More information

For more information on public transit, Olympic Lanes and HandyDART services, visit www.translink.ca
For more information on public transit outside MetroVancouver go to www.bctransit.com
For bicycle trip planner in MetroVancouver, visit www.cyclevancouver.ubc.ca
For details of the Olympic Transportation Plan visit www.vancouver2010.com
Connect with others going to an Olympic event by visiting www.ride-share.com
To help you keep track of your sustainable transportation VANOC has developed an Olympic calculator, where you can pledge to help reduce the Games carbon footprint. Learn more and show your support by visiting www.offsetters.ca (Olympic calculator).

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SURREY 2010 CELEBRATION SITE ANNOUNCES LINEUP

November 4, 2009

The City of Surrey, an official partner with the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, will play host to the biggest games-time celebration south of the Fraser. The Surrey 2010 Celebration Site is a 13 day FREE winter festival featuring live entertainment, live Games broadcasts, arts performances and on site activities.

The Surrey 2010 Celebration Site is situated at Holland Park, a 24 acre urban oasis in the heart of the Surrey’s business district. It will offer the opportunity to share the Olympic spirit with the community while watching live Games coverage on four massive video screens. The screens will be located throughout the site, including indoors under a 30,000 square foot mega tent. Visitors will also enjoy an array of international food vendors and global entertainment that will celebrate Surrey’s cultural diversity.

“The 2010 games is an opportunity to think globally, show your community spirit and create a lasting legacy for our community,” says Mayor Dianne Watts.

The Celebration Site will also host world renowned talent on two stages including Sam Roberts, 54-40, Randy Bachman, Tokyo Police Club, WinterSleep, Hot Hot Heat, Serena Ryder, Jully Black, KS Makhan, Dan Mangan, Doc Walker, Irish Descendants, Alex Cuba, Jim Byrnes & the Sojourners, Hey Rosetta, Five Alarm Funk, and Delhi 2 Dublin.

Canada’s RCMP Musical Ride will also be a permanent fixture onsite to dazzle spectators with two daily choreographed equestrian performances.

Guests to the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site can also participate in FREE on-site activities such as mingling with the 2010 mascots, zipping down one of the runs at the Sliding Zone, gliding around the outdoor Skating Rink and tossing a few rocks at the Curling Zone.

Councillor Linda Hepner would like everyone to experience the Surrey 2010 Celebration Site “I encourage you to take time to explore the possibilities, and be a part of it!”