It’s finally June—time to kick off summer!
The annual Oak Bay Tea Party is back for its 56th year running, and this year promises to be a blast as always.
The Tea Party will run Saturday, June 2 from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., and
Sunday, June 3, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what to expect this year:
Rides galore
If you want to get started early, the Shooting Star Amusements midway will open tonight from 4 until 9 p.m.
If you’re planning on making multiple trips over the weekend, consider buying a wristband, as they will only be available tonight—Saturday and Sundays will be ticket sales only.
The Oak Bay Tea Party Parade
A favourite Oak Bay tradition, the Tea Party Parade will start on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Windsor Park. It will then head through the streets of Oak Bay, ending at Willows Park around 11:15 a.m.
Saturday entertainment
On the stage:
- 11:45 a.m. Oak Bay High Concert Band
- 12:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
- 1:00 p.m. Oak Bay High Rhythm & Blues Band
- 2:00 p.m. Glenlyon-Norfolk School Band
- 3:00 p.m. Spectrum Jazz Band
- 4:00 p.m. BC Fiddle Orchestra
- 5:00 p.m. West Coast REACH! Performing Company
- 5:30 p.m. Island Elite Cheerleading
- 6:00 p.m. Coastline Youth Fiddle Band
- 7:30 p.m. THE SOUL SHAKERS
On the water:
- 1:45 p.m. Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society RESCUE DEMONSTRATION
Sunday entertainment
On the stage, on the water, and in the air:
- 12:00 noon Rig-a-Jig Band
- 1:00 p.m. Bathtub Race
- 2:00 p.m. Air Show with Skydivers
- 3:00 p.m. Mayor’s Challenge Floating Teacup Race
- 4:00 p.m. Ladies’ Nail Driving Competition sponsored by CASTLE BUILDINGS CENTRES
- 4:30 p.m. Vic High Rhythm & Blues Band
- 6:00 p.m. Oak Bay Tea Party RAFFLE DRAW
See you there!
