Canada Day

Time	Activity	Location
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.

Central Park

Time	Activity	Location
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
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
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.

Road closure and parking restriction map 

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.

Road closures and parking restrictions map

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).