Car Free Day Vancouver is almost here and being that Vancouver is so enthusiastic about the event, it actually lasts for longer than a day in some neighbourhoods! Enjoy street festivals and block parties in the West End, on Main Street, Commercial Drive, and in Kitsilano this summer.

Vancouver’s own Little Italy is hosting the annual Italian Day on the Drive festival on June 10th, celebrating Italian culture, heritage and respective immigrant contributions in Vancouver. This festival transforms Commercial Drive into a lively 14 block, vehicle free, celebration and community festa!

It first began 106 years ago and this summer is going to once again kick-off in style at Lynn Valley Days June 15-16, 2018. Hosted by the Lynn Valley Lions Club, this three-day celebration brings together the community through dinner, dancing, a pancake breakfast, parade, and much more.

Returning for a second year on Saturday, June 2, 2018, Public Disco in Alley Oop an is immersive pop-up party for neighbours and strangers to connect through music. The event features a lineup of DJs from the upcoming Bass Coast Festival in Vancouver.

The annual Richmond Canada Day in Steveston will feature a free, full-day street party throughout Steveston Village alongside the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival. A headline performance by Juno Award-winners Big Sugar and fireworks over the Fraser River will cap off the celebrations.

Wondering how to get to the beach or to the craft breweries in Port Moody? Starting in June, take the free Port Moody Shoreline Shuttle, that will connect visitors and residents to Inlet Centre, Rocky Point Park, and Moody Centre, and shopping destinations.