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:
Don’t miss the 3rd Annual International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show, a two-day celebration of arts and culture with a trade show, conference, live music and more live in Vancouver.
International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show
When: August 11-12, 2023
Where: Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St) + live stream
The unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations
Join the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards movement as it aims to increase the national and international exposure of Indigenous urban arts performers and small businesses through live music engagement and educational conferences.
Red Carpet (presented by All My Relations): DJ O Show and Sly Skeeta
Headlining Awards Artists: Dakota Bear, Drmngnow, Christie Lee, Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, DJ Kookum, Def-i, Rude Gang Ent, Lady Sinncere, Quanah Style, Nimkish, She-Rōze.
Featured Trade Show Performances (presented by Native Hip Hop Society): LOCVHONTVS, Tiago Vasquez, JayRed & Kenny Murkz, Sekawnee, Nowujalo, Pindian, The Ra11n, Valkyrie, HK, GoldKid, Feel Good Entertainment, Sly Skeeta Tawahum
Special Guest Judges: Blahzay Blahzay, Chip Fu, Masta Ace, Christie Lee, Rex Smallboy, Mamarudegyal MTHC
Hosted by: Suzette Amaya and DJ Kookum
From the organizers: “Through the execution of a music conference followed by an awards show, we will shed light on the movers and shakers who are helping shape our urban economy, by celebrating and acknowledging the dedication, community impact and artistic merit of export-ready Indigenous hip hop artists, singers, visual artists, spoken word poets, producers, deejays & more that all make up the Indigenous urban entertainment culture.”
Membership
Becoming a member of the International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show is a unique opportunity to support and promote the growth of Indigenous hip hop music and culture. Members will have access to exclusive content and opportunities to connect with artists and industry professionals. Additionally, as a special perk, all members will be added to the Indigenous Hip Hop Card Collection, which is the world’s first Indigenous hip hop exclusive collection. This collection features cards of Indigenous hip hop artists and industry professionals, highlighting their contributions to the scene. Being a part of this collection is not only a way to showcase your support for Indigenous hip hop, but also a way to preserve the history and legacy of the genre for future generations.
