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Downtown's annual St Patrick's Day parade and multiday Irish cultural fiesta
(
www.celticfestvancouver.com
) attracts those who like their beer green-hued. Expect
some shamrock-tinged shenanigans and a chance to mix with local and visiting Irish
folk.
April
Dry spells become longer as the month progresses. Expect to see the
city's blossom trees in full and fragrant glory.
Vancouver Fashion Week
If you feel like hitting the catwalk, or at least watching others on it, check out the first
of two annual fashion weeks - the second is in September. Fashion Week
(
www.vanfashionweek.com
)
shows, galas and educational events highlight the work of
regional and international designers.
Sun Run
One of North America's largest street races, Sun Run lures 50,000 runners, speed walk-
ers and wheezing wannabes for a spirited jaunt around the city in the fourth week of
April.
May
The rain is intermittently forgotten as the promise of summer arrives.
Several farmers markets start up for the season.
Vancouver International Children's Festival
Bristling with kid-friendly storytelling, performances and activities in a charming ten-
ted Vanier Park site, the eight-day Children's Festival (
www.childrensfestival.ca
)
in late
May is highly popular. Expect to be lured by face painters and balloon twisters while
your ice-cream-smeared kids run riot.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
