NEW FOR 2025! Vancouver Island Concert Band will be joining us for our Parade of Whales and Wonder!

Come in your best wonders of the ocean costume, and bring your friends, your pets, and your props as we celebrate the opening of the festival with music and creativity. Protect our coast, and make sure to borrow, upcycle and reuse materials for your costumes and floats!

Check out this video of one of our previous Parades of Whales and Wonder!

Following the parade, join us in the Tofino Community Hall for an indoor market. See details in events calendar.

Date: Saturday, March 15th
Time: 10:00AM - 10:30AM
Locations: Gibson street - Campbell street - Third street.
Event Type: Family Friendly
Tickets: FREE

Do you want to be part of our legendary parade? - Email us to register your interest. The deadline for entries is Monday, March 10th.

Details for parade floats:

Time for Parade Participant: Arrive 9:30 am, for a sharp 10:15 am start

Location: Meet in front of the Wickaninnish Community School, Gibson Street.