Celebrate multiculturalism, Canadian tradition and more this weekend in Burnaby,
Chinese Heritage Festival
It’s a celebration of Chinese culture and heritage at this vibrant annual cultural festival. The free event is open for people of all ages to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of China — whether it is listening to traditional Chinese music, undergoing Chinese medical therapy, shopping for unique crafts or savouring rich, flavourful food.
A fireworks show might be in the cards, but the event organizers note in the website that the show can be cancelled.
When: Saturday, June 24, from 3 to 11 p.m.
Where: Swangard Stadium (6100 Boundary Rd.)
Cost: Free admission; reserve a spot here.
Burnaby Pinoy Festival
Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month at this spectacular culmination of festivities at Civic Square on Saturday, June 24.
For the first time, the City of Burnaby has proclaimed June as Filipino Heritage Month, and the whole community is invited to the Pinoy Festival to enjoy a day of Filipino culture — with a street dance parade kicking it off.
When: Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Burnaby Civic Square (6100 Willingdon Ave.)
Cost: Free
The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Celebrate Nordic culture in this grand festival happening at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25.
The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, one of Metro Vancouver’s most beloved events, is back for its 26th year in Burnaby for community members to revel in live music and performances, cultural displays and exhibits. This family-friendly event will also have artisans on site for you to check out arts and crafts from Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. And of course, savour the best of Scandinavian foods (and, beer garden).
When: Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre (6540 Thomas St)
Cost: $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday; free for ages under 16; visit website for more information.
Death Cafe
Gather with strangers to eat cake, drink coffee and discuss death at this meet-up coming to Small Victory Bakery in Brentwood Mall on Saturday, June 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. The objective of the event is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.”
The hour-long free event is funded by the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program through Burnaby Neighbourhood House. The group will hold a direct discussion of death with no agenda, rather than a grief support or counselling session.
When: Saturday, June 24
Where: Small Victory Bakery, Brentwood Mall (4580 Brentwood Blvd.)
Cost: Free, reserve your spot here.
RCMP Musical Ride
A time-honoured tradition is back this year for a special performance.
With RCMP marking its 150th anniversary, the RCMP Musical Ride — a troop of 32 police officers and their horses performing intricate cavalry drills to music in a symbol of tradition, honour, and pride, is coming to Burnaby on Monday, June 26.
From 5 to 9 p.m., enjoy family-friendly activities, entertainment, displays and food at the Swangard Stadium. The pre-show entertainment will include a performance by the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers as well as a police dog demonstration from the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service.
Proceeds from the event support Cops for Cancer and Honour House.
When: Monday, June 26, 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Swangard Stadium (6100 Boundary Rd.)
Cost: $15, tickets to be purchased here.
