
Connecting communities
Celebrate and connect with our families, neighbours and friends again! There’s something for everyone at our 3 Canada Day celebrations that showcases the best of Burnaby’s incredible diverse community. Join us for multicultural entertainment, games, activities, food, live performances and fireworks!
Edmonds Plaza and Park
11 am-2:30 pm
7433 Edmonds Street
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Let’s celebrate our diverse community as we come together for a fun filled day of entertainment, arts and crafts and activities for the kids, games, a youth volleyball tournament and more.
Thank you to our sponsors: Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society, Burnaby RCMP and Burnaby Edmonds Lions Club.
Time | Activity | Location |
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11-11:30 am | Opening Ceremony | Stage |
11 am-2:30 pm | Children's activities, face painting and arts activity | Edmonds Park |
11 am-2:30 pm | Community booths | Edmonds Park |
11:30-11:45 am | Traditional Thai Dancers | Stage |
11:50 am-12:05 pm | Kavital Dance School | Stage |
12-2 pm | Teen volleyball tournament | Gym 1 & 2 |
12:20-1 pm | Rainshadow | Stage |
1-1:25 pm | Stephen Scaccia | Stage |
1:30-2 pm | Deborah Baker from Squamish Nation | Stage |
2-2:30 pm | Rainshadow | Stage |
Schedules are subject to change.
Burnaby Village Museum
11 am-4:30 pm
6501 Deer Lake Avenue
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With the backdrop of its 1920s village streets, the free festivities include multicultural family entertainment, displays & demonstrations, children's games & activities and, of course cupcakes!
This Canada Day the C.W. Parker Carousel will be taking a restful holiday and will not be in operation. Enjoy the other exhibits, activities and entertainment throughout the museum.
Visit BurnabyVillageMuseum.ca to view the full event schedule.
StreetFest on Central
7-10:15 pm
Civic Square, Central Boulevard and Central Park
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An evening of family fun! There is fun for everyone including a family zone with kids’ entertainment and activities at Civic Square, activities for all ages along Central Boulevard, along with food, music, beer garden, dance, artists and free live performances in Central Park featuring performances by k-os, Bif Naked and Alex Cuba. The event starts at 7 pm and ends with fireworks finale in Central Park at 10 pm. The event will finish at approximately 10:15 pm.
With two nearby SkyTrain stations (Patterson and Metrown) and bus loop at Metrotown, there are plenty of ways to get to the festival. You are encouraged to take transit, cycle or walk, and please leave your pets at home.
Central Park
Time | Activity | Location |
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6:45 pm | Alex Cuba | Mainstage |
7:45 pm | Bif Naked | Mainstage |
8:45 pm | Speeches & Welcome | Mainstage |
9 pm | k-os | Mainstage |
10 pm | Fireworks | Central Park |
Central Boulevard
From 7-10 pm, enjoy games, DJ dance party, martial arts demonstrations, lion dance, colourful lanterns, crafts, dance, art exhibits, roving entertainers, pop up music, beer garden, food trucks and other interactive displays from community partners to entertain and engage all ages.
Time | Activity | Location |
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7 pm | StreetFest activities open | Central Boulevard |
7 pm | Wilson Gibbons Duo | Wilson and Central |
7 pm | Norine Braun & Alice Fraser | Willingdon and Central (West) |
7 pm | Leah Barley | Willingdon and Central (East) |
8 pm | Ross & Kaitlin | Willingdon & Central (West) |
8 pm | Raagaverse | Willingdon & Central (East) |
8 pm | Teapot in the Tuba | Wilson and Central |
9 pm | 8 bit Duo | Willingdon and Central (West) |
9 pm | Sam Chimes & Baylie Adams | Wilson and Central |
9 pm | Girl A Girl B | Willingdon and Central (East) |
Civic Square
Time | Activity | Location |
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6:30 pm | Family zone activities open | Civic Square |
6:30 pm | Ginalina Band | Kids stage |
7:30 pm | NZR Presents The Big Topp Show | Kids stage |
8:40 pm | NZR Presents Lumadrome - The Circus of Tomorrow | Kids stage |
Where do I park?
Parking is available in the Metropolis at Metrotown and Metrotown parking lots, located a short distance from Central Boulevard. Alternatively, with Patterson and Metrotown SkyTrain stations nearby, visitors can also take transit, or choose an active transportation option such as walking or cycling if they live nearby.
Can I buy food and/or beverages on site?
Yes! As part of the StreetFest on Central festival, there will be a number of food trucks located near Central Park, as well as a beer garden for those 19+ on Patterson Avenue. Also, let’s support local—we encourage you to try the many restaurants and other businesses in the area providing food and drinks.
Is there a space to lock up my bike?
BEST’s Bicycle Valet service will be on site. Just like a coat-check, they will tag your bike and provide you with a claim stub. Enjoy the event and then bring back the claim stub when you want your bike returned. You can also leave your helmet or panniers on your bike. They accept bikes of all shapes & sizes – even strollers! The space will be attended at all times. For more info visit thebicyclevalet.ca/faqs-for-cyclists.
When do the road closures go into effect?
Road closures are in effect along Patterson Ave, Central Boulevard (between Patterson and Willingdon avenues), as well as a portion of Olive Ave and Wilson Ave closest to Central Boulevard to ensure maximum space for residents and visitors to explore everything at the event. The closures will go into effect at 8 am on the morning of July 1, and will continue throughout the entire day. Roads will reopen on July 2.
Is there any parking restrictions on the roads?
Special event and/or no parking will be in effect along Patterson Ave as well as Central Boulevard (between Patterson and Willingdon avenues), as well as the north side of Beresford Street from Willingdon to Patterson, and parts of Olive and Wilson avenues that connect to Central Boulevard. These restrictions will be in effect from 12:01 am on July 1 to 12:01 am on July 2.
If you live in the area of the parking restrictions, please ensure that your vehicle is moved from the street by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2022. Any vehicles that are not moved will be towed to Mundie’s Towing located at 6938 Kingsway at Griffiths (604-526-9677).
We ask that you please modify your parking and travel plans to avoid the road closures and parking restrictions on July 1.
Is there a smoking area on site?
StreetFest on Central is a non-smoking event, and there is no smoking allowed in Burnaby parks. There will be no designated smoking areas within the festival area.
When will the fireworks display take place?
The fireworks finale is scheduled to begin at 10 pm, and should last about 15 minutes.
Where will the main stage performances with k-os, Bif Naked and Alex Cuba be happening at StreetFest on Central?
The main stage will be located in the northeast corner of Central Park, near Patterson SkyTrain Station.
Is StreetFest on Central a kid-friendly event?
Yes! Everyone is welcome to attend, and there will be plenty of activities and treats in Civic Square geared specifically for kids and adults.
Will there be a place to refill my water bottle on site?
Yes, there will be water refill stations on site at the Central Park location.
Will there be bathrooms on site?
Yes (portable toilets).
Can I bring my pet/dog?
With so much going on, visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home but service animals with proper identification are permitted.
What is the plan if the weather is extremely hot?
The City of Burnaby will provide multiple misting tents on site for people to cool down if hot temperatures are forecasted for July 1. The City will continue to review its Extreme Heat Management Plan should extreme temperatures persist, and alter the event as needed to ensure the health and safety of all visitors.
To ensure the safety of both residents and event participants and to accommodate some of the planned activities, please be advised that traffic will not be permitted on the following streets from 8 am on July 1 to midnight on July 2.
- Patterson Ave: from Kingsway to Beresford St
- exception: single lane alternating traffic for local residents of 5790/5822/5852/5932 Patterson Ave)
- Central Blvd: from Patterson Ave to Willingdon Ave
- exception: single lane alternating traffic for residents of 4333 Central Boulevard only using the laneway accessible from Kemp Street. Willingdon access will be restricted.
- Central Blvd: from Willingdon Ave to Mackay Ave (bus access only from 4pm to midnight)
- Olive Ave: from 4155 Olive Ave to Central Blvd
- Wilson Ave: from 6088 Wilson Ave to Central Blvd
Access to businesses and/or underground parking for residents will be maintained. There will be “local only” traffic access on Patterson Ave, Olive Ave, James St, Barker Ave, Wilson Ave, Kemp St and Kathleen St.
Please plan ahead to avoid closures, crowds and parking restrictions on streets.
There will be “No Parking or Special Event Parking” between midnight on July 1 to noon on July 2. Accessible parking spots will be available on Wilson Ave.
- Patterson Ave: from Kingsway to Beresford St
- Central Blvd: from Patterson Ave to Willingdon Ave
- Central Blvd: from Willingdon Ave to Mackay Ave (bus access only from 4pm to midnight)
- Olive Ave: from 4155 Olive Ave to Central Blvd
- Wilson Ave: from 6088 Wilson Ave to Central Blvd
- Beresford St (north side) from Patterson Ave to Willingdon Ave
If you live in the area of the parking restrictions, please ensure that your vehicle is moved from the street by 11:59 pm on June 30, 2022. Any vehicles that are not moved will be towed to Mundie’s Towing located at 6938 Kingsway at Griffiths (604 526-9677).
We ask that you please modify your parking and travel plans to avoid the road closures and parking restrictions on Friday, July 1, 2022.
If you take transit, please be advised that bus services will also be impacted in the area.
- Metrotown Loop and Metrotown and Patterson SkyTrain stations will remain open with statutory holiday service.
- Bus service will access Central Blvd to Metrotown Loop with statutory holiday service but please expect delays with event pedestrians crossing Willingdon Ave at Central Boulevard that will be controlled by traffic personnel.
- Bus service 129 at Patterson Station will be re-routed and the stop at Patterson Station will be moved to Metrotown Loop from midnight on July 1 to midnight on July 2. See map below (yellow is temporary new route).