Hundreds of people participated in Vancouver's annual Earth Day parade on Saturday, commemorating the upcoming global Earth Day which falls on April 22. /Xinhua Photo

The parade has been dubbed as one of the liveliest and most planet-friendly events held in the city across the year, with green-minded students and adults holding banners and placards the messages of which demanded immediate action to tackle environmental problems. /Xinhua Photo

Apart from marches and slogans, people were also seen wearing costumes or using musical instruments to demonstrate support for environmental protection. /Xinhua Photo

The event was launched by young environmentalists back in 2011 and had been going stronger and stronger throughout the past few years. /Xinhua Photo