The Burnaby Pride Community Picnic is set to kick off the Pride season here in Burnaby with a vibrant and welcoming celebration for 2SLGBTQIA+ families and individuals. Join us on Saturday, July 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Maywood Park for an afternoon of joy, connection, and inclusivity. This free event offers a unique opportunity to gather, share experiences, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special.
One of the highlights of the picnic will be the delicious food provided by the Burnaby Neighbourhood House. Attendees can look forward to a mouth-watering selection of hot dogs, including meat, veggie, and Halal options. Refresh yourself with pop and chips available for a suggested donation of $3-5, with further donations warmly welcomed to support the community efforts.
Entertainment will be plentiful, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. The Dimes will transport you through the decades with their spectacular performances of hits from the 50s to the 2000s. Their lively costumes and choreography will have everyone dancing to the timeless tunes of ABBA, The Supremes, Cher, Madonna, and more. For a touch of magic, Mina Chan will enchant the crowd with her fairy tale-inspired music, bringing imagination to life through her piano and vocals. Tomaio will add a heartfelt touch with their covers and original songs that reflect their queer Filipinx experiences.
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy the afternoon in comfort. Stay hydrated with water as we celebrate under the open skies. This event is designed to create meaningful connections and foster a deep sense of unity within our vibrant community. By coming together, we can celebrate our shared identities and the unique stories that make up the rich tapestry of Burnaby’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Mark your calendar for July 6th and join us from 1 to 4 p.m. at Maywood Park for the Burnaby Pride Community Picnic. This joyful occasion is open to all, ensuring that everyone can participate in the festivities without any barriers. With great food, fantastic music, and a plethora of activities for all ages, this picnic is not to be missed. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details:
- Date: July 6th
- Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Location: Maywood Park, 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby
- Accessibility: The park features a playground and small shaded area, and we will also be providing some small tents for more shade. Enter on McKay Ave for easiest access to the BBQ site.
- ASL Interpretation: If you need ASL interpretation services, please let us know by June 30, 2024. Email: coordinator@burnabypride.com
What to Bring:
- Lawn chairs
- Picnic blankets
- Water
- Dress for the weather: jackets, hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Accessibility Information:
- Location: Maywood Park is a Burnaby public park. The address is: 6480 McKay Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 2J6 BC. The park features a playground and small shaded area, and we will also be providing some small tents for more shade. Enter on McKay Ave for easiest access to the BBQ site.
- Food: Food is available by donation. We will have hot dogs, with veggie and Halal options as well as gluten-free buns, chips, and iced tea. We encourage folks to also bring their own food as we may run out throughout the day.
- ASL Interpretation: If you need ASL interpretation services, please let us know by June 30, 2024. Email: coordinator@burnabypride.com
- Transit:
- Metrotown Skytrain station (6-minute walk, 450 meters)
- Bus 130 Willingdon/to Metrotown (5-minute walk, 350 meters)
- Trip planning
- Parking: Parking is extremely limited, so we encourage you to carpool or take transit if possible. There is limited parking available on McKay Avenue and Silver Avenue on either side of the park.
- Washrooms: There will be two portable washrooms on-site, one of which will be an accessible washroom. These washrooms will not be gendered.
- Event/Area: The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, with some shade/cover under the trees. There will be a few pop-up tents for shade.
- Seating Options: Seating is limited (a few picnic tables and benches are available in the park). Please bring your own chairs, picnic blankets, or cushions.
- Speakers/Performers: Microphones and amplification will be used.
- Terrain: The terrain is mostly level but can be uneven with a mixture of grass and dirt areas. There is a small children’s park which contains wood chips. A long paved path runs through the park from one end to the other. There is a large amount of trees and foliage that may make the terrain uneven.
- Fragrance-Reduced: Burnaby Pride acknowledges community members experiencing chemical sensitivities. For the health and safety of volunteers, performers, and guests, it is important that everyone come fragrance-free or reduced to this event. For information on how and why to be fragrance-free, see the Fragrance-Free Toolkit. If you have questions or if you are not sure you can be fragrance-free, please contact Athena at info@burnabypride.com.
- EMF-Reduced: Burnaby Pride acknowledges a growing number of individuals affected by electrical hypersensitivity (EHS) and would like to help support a safer event for everyone. We ask that picnic attendees power off their cell phones fully or place them on airplane mode for the duration of the event.
- COVID-19 Aware: The safety and well-being of our community are important to us. Burnaby Pride follows the recommendations of the Fraser Health Authority. Our pride celebration is outdoors in a park. Mask wearing is optional but encouraged in group settings. As always, if you feel at all like you may be sick or are showing symptoms of any possibly contagious illness, please stay home. We also encourage our attendees to take the necessary precautions for their safety, and we’ll have sanitation stations and masks onsite available for those that need them. If you would like to use a mask or hand sanitizer, please visit the Burnaby Pride Table at the event. If you have questions, please contact coordinator@burnabypride.com.
If you have questions please contact coordinator@burnabypride.com.