A festive evening turned tragic in Vancouver, Canada, when a vehicle drove into a crowd at the Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party, a celebration of Filipino heritage. The incident occurred around 8:14 p.m. on April 26, 2025, near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, resulting in nine fatalities and multiple injuries.

The suspect, a 30-year-old Vancouver man known to police, was apprehended at the scene by festival-goers before being taken into custody. Authorities have stated that the incident is not believed to be an act of terrorism.

The Lapu-Lapu Day festival honors Datu Lapu-Lapu, a Filipino chieftain who resisted Spanish colonization in 1521. The event is significant to the Filipino-Canadian community, especially in British Columbia, where it has been officially recognized since 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed their condolences, highlighting the impact of the tragedy on the Filipino-Canadian community.

The incident has prompted discussions on public safety measures at large gatherings, as the community mourns the loss and seeks healing.