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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by Kingsgate Mall Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
Kingsgate Mall, in the heart of Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, is hosting the Kid’s Kingdom of Fun Fundraiser Fair on August 13th and everyone is invited to enjoy the festivities in support of a great cause!
Kingsgate Mall Fundraiser Fair
When: Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Center Court on the lower level of the mall (370 E Broadway, Vancouver)
Admission is free (you can reserve a spot online in advance) and that includes entertainment from Vancouver Puppet Theatre and Westcoast Fiddleheads.
MPNH provides a space to call home for everyone in the neighbourhood, from newcomers to long-time residents. Serving the community since 1976, it is an integral part of this diverse, vibrant, and multicultural neighbourhood in Vancouver. MNPH is located at the busy corner of Broadway and Prince Albert where dedicated staff provide programs and services for more than 3,000 people annually, from more than 40 countries of origin. They work with a wide range of funders, community partners, as well as a strong volunteer base to offer community-oriented events and activities that meet the needs of the neighbourhood’s always changing population.
The Vancouver Pride Parade takes to the streets of Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, August 6, 2023 with a brand new route and festival location. Here’s all you need to know about the route, road closures, hosted zones, and more!
2:15pm Last float leaves the staging area at Davie & Denman
3:00pm Last float reaches the dispersal area at Pacific and Nelson
Pride Festival is on at Concord Pacific Place at False Creek
Vancouver Pride Parade Road Closures
Full road closure from Davie St & Denman – Pacific Blvd – Griffiths Way Details:
Denman between Haro and Burnaby; Davie between Denman and Thurlow; Pendrell between Denman and Bidwell 5:00am to 3:30pm.
Beach Avenue from Burnaby and Jervis 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Pacific Boulevard between Jervis and Nelson 11:00am to 4:00pm. Burrard Bridge will also be closed during this time.
The dispersal area with partial road closures is along Pacific between Nelson and Carrall St with access to Smithe for the Parq Casino and residents maintained along the north side of Pacific from Nelson 11:00 and to 4:00pm.
Bus Re-Routes
Affecting the #2, #5, #6 and #23 buses. The Closest SkyTrain is Yaletown-Roundhouse.
Rideshare and Taxi drop-off zones
Start of Parade: North Side of Pendrell St. between Bidwell St. and Cardero St.
Parade Route: North Side of Hamilton St. between Davie St. and Drake St.
End of Parade: North Side of Pacific Blvd between Carrall St to Quebec St
Live Parade Host Stations
Craft Beer Market at 1795 Beach Ave. – Joan-E and Kendall Gender
Fresh Street Market at 1424 Continental St. – Kyra Gilbert and Sasha Mark
BC Place at 777 Pacific Blvd – Yogi Omar and Zain Meghji
Visit the Vancouver Pride Parade website for more information about the Accessible Viewing Zones, getting to the parade, the Festival and more! Follow on Facebook for the latest updates.
Looking for a refresh on your go-to restaurants and activities? Look no further! We have curated a list of our current culinary favourites and notable limited edition menus, into one convenient spot for this month’s Vancouver Foodie Friday feature. For August, we are fully diving into the best late-summer finds:
Vancouver Foodie Friday – August Finds
Photo Submitted, Vanilla Blueberry Iced Mousse Parfait by Beaucoup Bakery
Beaucoup Bakery Announces New Frozen Treats
Where: Fir Street location (2150 Fir St) and St. Regis location (600 Dunsmuir)
When: Now available
Details: Vancouver’s Parisian-inspired cafe, Beaucoup Bakery, has just launched two new frozen treats to help guests cool down this summer. The Vanilla Blueberry Iced Mousse Parfait (a walnut praline crunch, caramel and lime cake, BC blueberry jam, lime creameaux and Vanilla bean iced mousse) and the Chocolate Indulgence (milk chocolate and caramel sandwiched between a dark chocolate brownie and chocolate chip cookie and dipped in a pecan milk chocolate glaze) are only available for a limited time. However, both are perfect to enjoy on a Beaucoup patio!
The legendary Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival at Deer Lake Park is free this year on August 12th!
Regretfully, headliner Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced that she must retire from live performance due to a combination of health concerns and physical challenges, meaning she will be unable to perform at the upcoming Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival. We, along with all of her fans, wish her all the best for her health.
Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival
When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 gates open 1:00pm
Where: Deer Lake Park (5435 Sperling Ave, Burnaby)
Admission: Free! The site is limited to a 9,000 attendance capacity so be sure to arrive early.
This year’s lineup features Fleet Foxes, who have received two Grammy nominations—the first for Best Folk Album in 2012 for “Helplessness Blues” and the second for Best Alternative Music Album in 2022 for “Shore.” Their first full length album, “Fleet Foxes,” earned praise from Rolling Stone, comparing the band’s sound to the likes of the Beach Boys, Animal Collective, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Also joining the impressive lineup this year will be 2022 RBCxMusic artist Bebe Buckskin. Bebe Buckskin is a Cree/Metis artist with deep roots in the muskeg and boreal forest of Northern Alberta. Naturally bluesy, nostalgically rock n roll and undoubtedly soulful, her sound is a fresh amalgamation of vintage genres.
Along with incredible live music attendees will see the return of signature attractions and amenities including a family zone, food trucks and more. Gates will open at 1:00pm with the opening act taking the stage at 2:00pm.
Lineup Schedule
Bebe Buckskin 2:00–2:40pm The Trade-Offs 3:00–3:45pm Boy Golden 4:00–4:45pm The Dip 5:15–6:15pm Allison Russell 6:45–7:45pm Fleet Foxes 8:30–10:00pm
Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival has been a highlight of the outdoor concert season since 2000 and celebrates the influence of roots and blues music in a unique venue. The festival encourages cultural awareness of musical talent and provides a platform for local and Canadian artists and ensuring that female and BIPOC artists are represented.
The Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival is presented by the City of Burnaby, in association with Live Nation. Follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor of the Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival
The August long weekend is here and the Vancouver event lineup is FULL! There’s the internationally-renown Vancouver Pride Parade, the 47th annual Powell Street Festival, free gallery admissions on Friday, tours, fairs, theatre and more! Find these events and so many more things to do listed below:
