Frequently Asked Questions at Hats Off Day
What does the name Hats Off Day mean? A: It’s the day of the year when the Heights businesses take their “hats off” to their community. Did you know? In 1984, Heights merchants created a festival as a way to tip their “hats off” to the community – hence the name, “Hats Off Day”! Don’t miss out on Burnaby’s favourite tradition, next Saturday, June...Read More
A Foodie’s Guide to Hats Off Day
Hats Off Day is a flavourful street festival with food from all over the world. On Saturday, June 3, enjoy these famous Hats Off Day favourites from our local merchants! Valley Bakery Cinnamon Sticks Available once a year at Hats Off Day, Valley Bakery’s Cinnamon Sticks are airy, crispy, and sprinkled with sweet cinnamon sugar. You do not want to miss out on these, so make sure you stop by...Read More
Hats Off Day – Entertainment Roundup
TEAMSTERS STAGE (4300 BLOCK) Live at the Teamsters Stage, Hats Off Day is proud to showcase three incredibly talented young artists: Stephen Scaccia, Chloe Farrell and Luca Fogale. These local singers will be taking the stage from 11:45am – 2:30pm. 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Stephen Scaccia 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Chloe Farrell 1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Luca Fogale CITY OF...Read MoreHats Off Day Parade Rules and Guidelines
Parade arrival and sign-in Entrants must arrive no later than 9 a.m., or risk losing their spot in the parade. On the morning of the parade, each group’s representative must sign in at the Parade Information & Registration Table located on the north side of Hastings Street and Beta Avenue. Entrants that arrive and do not conform to the creative description approved by the...Read More
Hats Off Day goes natural with new Canadian Outdoors theme
Grab your knap sack, eh! Hats Off Day celebrates the True North along 2 klicks of Burnaby’s Hastings Street with its new theme, “The Great Canadian Outdoors.” On Saturday, June 3, Burnaby Heights expects more than 60,000 visitors and participants “from far and wide,” and hope everyone will join the neighbourhood for a Skookum time. Hats Off Day is a one-day street festival where local...Read More
Swing on by, where the merchants know your name
Come explore the special place that is the Heights – your local shopping experience where the merchants know your name. To help with your holiday shopping and New Year’s resolutions, we want to introduce and celebrate the local merchants we know and love. Have you met these businesses in the Heights yet? Swing on by local shops for your chance to win! Meet our Merchants...Read More
Top 10 Meals under $10
Top 10 Meals under $10 It’s amazing what $10 can get you around the Heights at lunchtime. Being a self-acclaimed foodie, I found it was tough narrowing down my ten favourite dishes. Chad Thai Chad Thai has an extensive lunch menu with an assortment of dishes for under $10. Our favourite dish that is sure to satisfy a hungry appetite is their Green Curry with Chicken. L2- Green Curry with...Read More