The Oak Bay Tea Party festival returned for its 60th anniversary Friday after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival will run from June 3 to June 5 and will feature amusement rides, a parade, the Floating Teacup Race and live music among other things.
The Tea Party Parade, a staple of the event, is considered an Oak Bay Tea Party tradition. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Windsor Park and end at Willows Park.
Each year the Mayor of Oak Bay also puts out the challenge to compete in the Mayor’s Floating Teacup Race. The winner takes home the much-coveted Mayor’s Floating Teacup Race trophy. The race features participants powering large teacup saucers with oars through the Oak Bay Marina.
According to the society’s website, the Oak Bay Tea Party began back in 1962 and has been a staple in the community ever since.
The midway opened on Friday evening and will come to a close on Sunday at 7 p.m.
More information about the event can be found online here.
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