BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade Coming to Surrey During National AccessAbility Week

Moving Toward a Barrier-Free Future

Surrey, BC — Equal Access Collective is proud to announce the BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade, taking place during National AccessAbility Week 2026 in Surrey.

TheBC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade is a landmark community event celebrating accessibility, inclusion, and a barrier-free future. Organized by the Equal Access Collective, the parade will begin on the roadside outside Holland Park and travel to Surrey City Hall Plaza, bringing the community together in a visible celebration of accessibility.

Thiswalk-and-roll-only parade welcomes participants using mobility aids, non-motorized cycles, or walking alongside family and friends. Cars or motorized floats are not permitted, ensuring the event remains focused on inclusive participation and accessibility.

Following the parade, acommunity festival at Surrey City Hall Plaza will feature speakers, performers, accessibility organizations, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The festival will provide opportunities for community members, advocates, organizations, and businesses to connect while showcasing accessibility innovations and resources.

More than one in four Canadians live with a disability, including over 900,000 British Columbians. The BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade aims to raise awareness about accessibility barriers while encouraging individuals, organizations, and communities to rethink how their spaces, services, and practices can become more accessible. By highlighting the benefits of accessibility for everyone, the event invites people to consider how small changes can help remove barriers and create more inclusive communities.

The event is expected to bring together individuals, families, community organizations, and advocates from across the Lower Mainland and beyond.

BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade 2026
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BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade - Event Timeline

9:30 AM
Vendor and community booth setup begins at Surrey City Hall Plaza

11:00 AM
On-site participant registration opens
Location: Old Yale Road & University Drive (Parade Start Area)

12:15 PM
Participant staging and parade lineup begins

12:45 PM
Opening remarks and parade instructions

1:00 PM
BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade begins

Route:
Old Yale Road & University Drive → Surrey City Hall Plaza

1:30 PM (approx.)
Parade arrives at Surrey City Hall Plaza

1:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Community Festival

Featuring:

  • Speakers

  • Performers

  • Accessibility organizations

  • Community booths

  • Food trucks

  • Family-friendly activities

3:45 PM
Closing remarks

4:00 PM
Event concludes

BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade - Sponsorship Opportunities

National AccessAbility Week 2026

The BC Walk & Roll Accessibility Parade is a landmark community event celebrating accessibility, inclusion, and a barrier-free future. Organized by the Equal Access Collective, the parade will take place during National AccessAbility Week and travel from the roadside outside Holland Park to Surrey City Hall Plaza.

This walk-and-roll-only parade welcomes participants using mobility aids, non-motorized cycles, or walking alongside family and friends. Cars or motorized floats are not permitted.

Following the parade, a community festival will feature speakers, performers, accessibility organizations, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

  • Logo on marketing, stage recognition, festival booth

  • Logo on website and materials, booth space

  • Recognition on sponsor board and social media