The world's first night market zipline is launching this summer at the Richmond Night Market.
Richmond hosts one of the largest outdoor markets in North America and this year it is adding a 600-foot zipline ride by Skyline Ziplines to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
The new ride will have a four-person, side-by-side zipline that flies over the market.
The market is located west of River Rock Casino Resort and will be open from April 25 to Oct. 19, but the zipline will start running in May.
Tickets to ride the zipline cost $25 for adults, but there's a $20 deal for the first month. Kids can ride for $15.
Every year, the Richmond Night Market has up to 150 retail stalls and 130 food vendors, as well as entertainment and carnival games.
To celebrate 25 years, the market will also offer happy hour specials and admission discounts.
Every night, drinks will be under $7 and food under $10 at every food stall, while admission will be $5 after 10 p.m.
General admission is $7 for anyone older than 7 but under 60; kids up to 7 and those 60+ get in for free. A Zoom Pass, which gives you the ability to skip the line, is $35.
"I can't think of anywhere that signals the start of summer quite like Richmond Night Market," said Nancy Small, CEO of Tourism Richmond.
Small added that the market is a representation of the culture, food and vibrant life of the Richmond community.
"We are delighted to mark this special milestone of 25 years and can't wait for guests to experience the world's first night market zipline alongside all the vendors and entertainment that have made it such an enduring success."
The City of Richmond is reminding the community to be ready for heavier-than-usual traffic once the night market opens.
Traffic is expected on No. 3 Road and Garden City Road near Bridgeport during the evenings and weekends.
Richmond Night Market will run Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sundays from 7 to 11 p.m.
On long weekend Sundays, hours will be 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., while long weekend Mondays will be 7 to 11 p.m.
Drivers heading to YVR Airport or Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»are advised to use alternate routes such as the Dinsmore Bridge and Russ Baker Way.
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