11th Annual European FestivalWhen: May 31, 2008
Where: Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC
URL: http://www.eurofestbc.ca
A truly unique Canadian celebration of European cultures and traditions thriving in British Columbia today. With over 30 countries showcasing, the European Festival offers 15 hours of continuous family fun!
Highlights: Folk dancers, singers & musicians in costume, performing non-stop throughout the day - Cultural Displays - European Marketplace - Children’s tent with face-painting, balloon-twisting, crafts & more - European Food Tent - Beer Garden - Dance finale with the S-Bahn!
Saturday, May 31 12noon-4:30 pm
On the first Saturday of every June, The Burnaby Heights hosts a huge, one-day extravaganza featuring a colourful parade with real local flavour, and a big street party where all the merchants are out in front with treats, giveaways, draws, prizes and special promotions. The event is so named as Heights merchants take their “hats off” to their customers and to the Heights community during this all-day celebration. Last year, Hats Off Day was voted as “Burnaby’s Best Festival.”
