Burnaby Now Canada Day 2023

Peter Julian, MP

New Westminster-Burnaby  604-775-5707

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Jagmeet Singh, MP

Burnaby South  604-291-8863

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Anne Kang, MLA

Burnaby-Deer Lake

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Janet Routledge, MLA

Burnaby North

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Raj Chouhan, MLA

Burnaby-Edmonds

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RajChouhan MLA@leg bc ca

Katrina Chen, MLA

Burnaby-Lougheed

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Katrina Chen MLA@leg bc ca

Happy Canada Day, Burnaby and New West

The Burnaby NOW and the New Westminster Record are proud to present this special section highlighting the fun local events being staged in our communities to celebrate Canada Day.

In the following pages you’ll find helpful guides to the array of community get-togethers and festivals welcoming celebrants in Burnaby and NewWest.

Thankfully, the pandemic that put the brakes on celebrations in the early years of this decade continues to fade, and this year’s events promise to be among the biggest and best in recent memory

INSIDE

Page 6: Edmonds Plaza and Park

Page 7: Burnaby Village Museum

Page 9: ‘The Wall’ opens window on history

Page 14: StreetFest on Central

Page 20: Queen’s Park

Page 21: Queensborough

Community Centre

Page 22: Westminster Pier Park

PROUD CANADIAN: Frank Li at a past Canada

Day celebration at Burnaby Village Museum

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Edmonds Plaza and Park

From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., head to Edmonds Plaza and Park at 7433 Edmonds St to enjoy live music, children’s entertainment with Caroline Lempert (at

12:40 p.m.) and a performance by Kavital School of Dance (1:40 to 1:50 p.m.) At 1:55 p m , don’t miss a traditionalThai dance performance

CELEBRATION: Young revellers get into the spirit at a Edmonds Canada Day celebration.

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TRADITION: A young performer strikes a pose at a previous Edmonds Canada Day celebration.

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IN THE PICTURE: Attendees have their photo taken at a past Canada Day event.

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Burnaby Village Museum events

The BurnabyVillage Museum at 6501 Deer Lake Ave will feature its new interactive exhibit,Truths Not OftenTold: Being South Asian in Burnaby, which shares the history and legacy of Burnaby’s South Asian Canadian community.

The museum will host plenty of children’s activities, including face painting, from 11 a m to 4 p m There will be a variety of displays and information booths, including the Pacific Spirit Quilters’ Guild and the city’s solid waste and recycling program.

Live performances will

include CoastalWolf Pack (11:05 a.m.), a Chinese fan and ribbon dance by JessicaYue (11:25 a m ), Chinese drumming by Tian-Jin Formation Drums (1:20 p m ), a sitar duo by Mohammed Assani (after formal remarks at 2 p.m.), a South Asian dance by Sudnya Dance Academy (3 p m ), and a Middle Eastern dance performance by Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (3:50 p.m.)

Formal remarks are set for 2 p m at theVorce stage, and Canada Day cupcakes will be served at 2:30 p m

O CANADA: Burnaby Village Museum is hosting multiple public events July 1 to celebrate Canada Day.

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‘The Wall’ opens window on immigration history

July 1, 2023, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned Chinese people from immigrating to Canada

TheWall, artistsYi Chen and Muchen Zhang’s ice installation symbolizing unity, understanding and

reconciliation between the City of Burnaby and Chinese Canadians, will be unveiled July 1.

The artwork will take the form of an ice wall, symbolizing the historical barriers imposed on the Chinese community

As the ice melts, the di-

minishing ice will signify “hope for a brighter future and the dismantling of these discriminatory barriers,” according to a press release

To engage with the installation, head to the BurnabyVillage Museum from 11 a m to 4 p m

StreetFest on Central offers music, fireworks display

For the second year in a row, Central Boulevard in Metrotown will be blocked off to cars and prepped for a community festival extravaganza with this year’s concert headlined by Canadian singer-songwriter icon Lights

The stage at Central Park will be also graced by the Boom Booms (6:30

p.m.) and Shawnee Kish (7:30 p m ) After Lights’ performance (starting at 9 p.m.), the fireworks show will start at 10:15 p m

Pop-up musicians will rove around Central Boulevard’s community area from 6:30 to 10 p m

There will also be a wide variety of performances, demonstrations, crafts,

dance, art, photo booths and more

With more than a dozen food trucks, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, there are tons of ways to support local restaurants and businesses

For more information, see www.burnaby.ca/ canada-day

OPEN AIR: Far left, Attendees enjoy perfect weather at a previous StreetFest on Central. Left, Ginalina band performs Above, concertgoers celebrate during the festival

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Yoga, music in Queen’s Park

Queen’s Park won’t be hosting a big Canada Day celebration, but NewWestminster’s always-popular summer destination has some offerings for your holiday weekend.

It starts with yoga in the park on Saturday, July 1

Before you dive into a jam-packed day, take some time to breathe and stretch in silence You don’t have to do it alone get your activewear on, grab a yoga mat and join a group of people at the Queen’s Park bandshell and get into the flow.The event is free, but registration is required as space is limited

The session runs from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Note that it’s weather dependent, so it will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather (but so far, the forecast looks promising). For information and a link to registration, see www tinyurl com/ CanadaDayYoga2023

Then, on Sunday afternoon, July 2, you can return to the park for the next offering in the Queen’s Park concert series Jada McKenzie-Moore takes to the

ONSTAGE:

stage at 2 p.m., armed with her voice, guitar and a looper

“It’s hard to describe her eclectic sound, but if Adele married Ed Sheeran, and they invited Imagine Dragons over for a backyard BBQ, they might start jamming and sound a lot like Jada around the fire pit,” explains a write-up about her show.

The Queen’s Park concerts are free and open to all turn out to the bandshell to enjoy the music.

Jada McKenzie-Moore is onstage for the Queen’s Park concert series on Canada Day weekend, with a show Sunday, July 2 at 2 p m at the Queen’s Park bandshell.

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CHASING BUBBLES: Nando Raupp lifts

three-year-old Martín Raupp during last year’s Canada Day events at Westminster Pier Park Families can find Canada Day fun on both sides of the river this year, with events at Pier Park and in Queensborough.

Canada Day fun in the ’Boro

Queensborough residents can join in NewWestminster’s Canada Day festivities without crossing the water Queensborough Community Centre is playing host to a Canada Day drop-in on Saturday, July 1, running from 11 a m to 1 p m Expect all-ages fun with lawn games, board games and craft projects for everyone It’s all free

After that wraps up, you can head into the gym for the free Family Open Sports

session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Join in with other neighbourhood families to enjoy soccer, basketball and games the sport(s) chosen may depend on demand and space. It’s open to everyone aged six and up, but note that everyone must attend with at least one adult Queensborough Community Centre is at 920 Ewen Ave

See www newwestcity ca/canadaday for all the weekend happenings.

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Westminster Pier Park offers concerts and family fun

Looking for ways to celebrate Canada Day in NewWest?

Once again, the City of New Westminster is bringing an afternoon of family fun toWestminster Pier Park

You can watch a slew of multicultural performances on the outdoor stage starting at 1 p m when children’s entertainerWill’s Jams kicks things off.

At 2 p m , Cakewalk takes the stage with a show that promises

fun for everyone the six-piece band is known for its pop, rock, R&B and country stylings

After welcoming remarks at 3 p m , Karima Essa takes to the stage at 3:30 p m for some Bollywood dancing, followed by the Vanrays’ Motown sounds at 4:15 p m

Capping the afternoon’s shows will be Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers at 5:15 p m The interactive musical experience invites young audiences to join the band and explore the world of marimbas and percussion in a program of rhythms from around the globe.

TRY CIRCUS ACTIVITIES OR MAKE WOODLAND ART

If you want to get active, be sure to partake in circus activities at a special zone set up by theVancouver Circus Zone. And no, you don’t have to be an ac-

robat to enjoy it.There will be a wide range of props and activities for all ages and levels, from juggling to stilts to rola bolas.

You can also stop by the Woodland Art Community Canvas and join Indigenous artist James Groening to learn aboutWoodland Art, a distinct style that blends traditional legends and myths with contemporary mediums You can make your mark on a community canvas that will be displayed at River Market this fall.

In the kids’ zone, you can find all the fun the small folks want, including face painting, balloon twisting, a garden activity with Gardens4Kids, crafts with Dr Recycle and more

At 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., you can marvel at the yo-yo stylings of Canadian yo-yo champion TerranceWang, who’ll offer up a performance to show the skills

that have vaulted him into international competitive ranks.

FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE

Plus, of course, there will be food. From 11 a.m. through to

6 p m , you can take your pick from a variety of food trucks, plus the Eats at the Pier concession stand For every $10 you spend at the Eats at the Pier stand, you get a free cookie.

FOR THE KIDS: Deng Chol Bul, 5, and Awak Chol Bul, 3, chase after bubbles during Canada Day festivities in 2022

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SOUNDS OF SUMMER: Sugarfungus performs for Canada Day 2022

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On On

On this 156th anniversary of the confederation of this country, Hyack Festival reflects on all of the history that has brought us to who we are as a nation today. We have come a long way, but we recognize that we have an even longer way to go from here. As we put our most earnest foot forward, we acknowledge that we are here on territories that were unceded and unsurrendered to us by Coast Salish and all Halkomelem speakin peoples We have gratitude that we ar able to work, live, and play in this beautiful country we have come to cherish.

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A sincere thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the 2023 Hyack International Parade and Festival in the Park. It was an incredible day with a turnout that warmed our hearts and made our mission of bringing the community together a joyous endeavour for all of our members.

From our sponsors/partners to our vendors, exhibitors, entertainers and community groups, from the amazing staff at the City of New Westminster and the dedicated volunteers who saw us through the day with optimism, to the INCREDIBLE CITIZENS OF NEW WESTMINSTER, whose smiling faces, exuberant cheers and endless support boosted our spirits...to all of you, we are truly grateful. You confirm for us why we do what we do, and we will continue to do it for as long as you keep showing up.

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