Central Spark

Yes! There will be food trucks located on Patterson Ave between Central Blvd and Kingsway. More details coming soon.

Central Spark is a non-smoking event, and there is no smoking allowed in Burnaby parks. There will be no designated smoking areas within the event area. Learn more about smoke-free Burnaby.

The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm and will last about 15 minutes.

The drone show is scheduled at 7:15 pm and will last about 7 minutes. It may be cancelled if the weather is poor.

The event is very kid friendly. It will be slightly spooky and will not involve depictions of gore or violence. Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be plenty of activities and treats geared specifically for young children.

Yes. Portable toilets will be available throughout the event site.

Due to the busy nature of the event site, visitors are encouraged to leave their pets at home, but service animals with proper identification are permitted. Fireworks can be very frightening for pets.

Yes, there will be a water refill station at Central Park.

The event is designed to happen rain or shine.

• tents and tarps 
• weapons (real or costume) or anything that could be considered to be an offensive weapon (including knives of any kind)
• frisbees or balls 
• animals (working service dogs are permitted)
• flags, signs on sticks or banners
• barbeques or fires
• musical instruments
• laser pointers
• drones
• fireworks
• alcohol and drugs
• all smoking and vaping products
   

Public safety is our top priority. The City of Burnaby has safety measures in place to ensure the well-being of everyone during the event. We ask for your understanding and cooperation with these practices. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected].

We’re dedicated to creating an event that brings our community together, setting aside our differences and celebrating our shared identity as neighbours. Rest assured that organizers have implemented comprehensive safety measures throughout the event site.

To ensure the safety of residents and event participants, traffic will not be permitted on Patterson Ave (from Kingsway to Central Blvd) between 3 to 11 pm on Friday, October 24, 2025. Please plan ahead to avoid closures, crowds and parking restrictions in the area.

View road closures map

There will be no public parking on the following streets (restricted to “No Parking” or “Special Event Parking with permit only”) between 12:01 am on October 24 to noon on October 25.

• Patterson Ave from Kingsway to Mayberry Ave
• Beresford St between Patterson and Willingdon
• Olive Ave between Central Blvd and Kingsway
• Central Blvd from Patterson to Wilson Ave

If you live within the parking restriction area, please make sure to move your vehicle off theses streets by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Vehicles that are not moved by this deadline will be towed. If your vehicle has been towed, please call 604-526-9677.

Please modify your parking and travel plans to avoid the road closures and parking restrictions on Friday, October 24, 2025.

View parking restrictions map

Accessibility drop off location will be along Olive Ave from Kingsway to Central Blvd.

If you take transit, please be advised that bus services will also be impacted in the area.

• Patterson SkyTrain Station will remain open with regular service.
• Bus service 129 on Patterson Ave will be re-routed and the stops at Patterson Ave and Kingsway (northbound and southbound) will be closed on Friday, October 24 from 3 pm to 12:01 am on October 25.