VanPolicePipeBand

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At our recent AGM Owen, our current Pipe Staff Sergeant, was re-elected to a further 3 year term. We are also very pleased that our tenor drummer, Sukhvinder (Suki) has been elected to a 3 year term as our new Drum Major. Congratulations to you both.

Huge congrats to Sheldon, our Band Person of the Year — so well deserved! We also shared a heartfelt farewell to DM Dave , as he retires after years of dedicated service. Here’s to celebrating achievements, honouring service our amazing band family. 🎶💙

On this day we celebrated the exceptional career of outgoing Chief Constable Adam Palmer, as he handed over the command of the department to Chief Constable Steve Rai. Congratulations Gentlemen. In the following video, the Pipe Band leads the final march past for Chief Palmer.

On Sunday Sep 28th, the band had the honour of playing for the BC Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, held on the BC Parliament grounds. Thanks to the Sungers for providing the following clip.

Horse whisperers? Not really... PM Cal and Sheldon spent some time today training with #vpdhorses to prepare for some upcoming public events. #VPD #vpd #vancouverpolice #vancouver #VPDHorses

A picture of the @VPDPipeBand Pipe Major was seen on a tram in Basel, Switzerland this week. It was taken last year at the Basel Tattoo, where the band performed. The #VPD Pipe Band began in 1914, and has performed and competed all over the world.

Congratulations to Steve Rai on his appointment as the 32nd Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department. We wish you success and best wishes in your new role.

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Happy Easter from the VPD Pipe Band! Today we’re trading drum rolls for dinner rolls and filling our day with good tunes and great company. Wishing you a safe, joyful Easter filled with laughter, sunshine, and maybe a little chocolate on the side. #Easter #VPDPipeBand

We’re bringing the pipes & drums to the Vaisakhi Parade this Sat, Apr 12 at the Ross Street Temple! Vaisakhi marks the birth of the Khalsa & celebrates Sikh unity, courage & community. Come celebrate with us! Parade route: kdsross.com/vaisakhi/vaisa… #Vaisakhi2025 #PipeBand

On #VimyRidgeDay, we’re looking back on last year’s visit to Vimy Ridge—a powerful experience for our band. Playing at the memorial was an honour and a reminder of the importance of remembering. #LestWeForget #PipeBandRemembers #VimyRidge

Happy International Bagpipe Day! We remember the warm reception we received in France. and Belgium in 2024. We were honoured to perform at the Juno Beach commemoration on the 6th of June and at the Menin Gate ceremony in Ypres a week later.

Congratulations to Chief Adam Palmer on his upcoming retirement. Chief Palmer’s commitment and service to the citizens of Vancouver and the entire Dept was exemplary. We're grateful to Adam for the support  and leadership he bestowed upon us. Best wishes to Adam and his family.

Goosebumps from the wall of sound from the Pipes and Drums at the @InvictusGames25 opening ceremony in Vancouver! 🥁🎶🪈 #InvictusGames2025 #InvictusGames

We were challenged with a bit of inclement weather today, but still had a great time celebrating the Chinese Spring Festival in Vancouver. It was nice to see such a large, happy crowd, enjoying the event. #vancouver #vancouverpolice #bagpipes #pipeband #ChineseSpringFestival

The Band is pleased to be participating in the Chinatown Spring Festival Parade, taking place this Sunday, Feb 2. The parade steps off at 11 am from the Millennium Gate on E. Pender and travels east to Gore before turning west along Keefer and back to Carrall. Kung Hei Fat Choi!

TBT from 2018 and one of the last Santa Claus parades in Vancouver. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone.

Last evening at our AGM, Drum Major Dave Caven announced his retirement from both the Vancouver Police Department and the Pipe Band. Congratulations and best wishes Dave as you move on to new endeavours. We will miss your friendship, leadership and support you provided the band.

Last evening, our band celebrated the festive season with our annual Christmas/Holiday party, held at the Deep Cove Yacht Club. Presentations were made to retiring Pipe Staff Sergeant Sandy following 18 yrs of service and to Carol, our Bands Person of the year.