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Lapu Lapu Day festival returns April 2026 at Vancouver’s Italian Cultural Centre, honoring community resilience after a deadly attack near John Oliver Secondary School.
The third-annual Lapu Lapu Day festival returns April 18–19, 2026, at Vancouver’s Italian Cultural Centre, marking the first anniversary of a deadly attack near John Oliver Secondary School that killed nearly a dozen and injured many.
Organized by Filipino B.C., the event features food, performances, family activities, and a benefit concert with proceeds supporting a Red Cross appeal.
The move to an indoor venue reflects enhanced security and mental health support, with ongoing consultation with affected families.
While some families express concerns about timing, organizers emphasize healing, resilience, and community.
Sponsorship options are available.
El festival del Día Lapu Lapu regresa en abril de 2026 en el Centro Cultural Italiano de Vancouver, honrando la resiliencia de la comunidad después de un ataque mortal cerca de la Escuela Secundaria John Oliver.