Burnaby’s Hats Off Day festival, parade kicks off Saturday

Hats Off Day kicks of in Burnaby Heights Saturday. (Courtesy Facebook/ Burnaby Heights)

By David Nadalini and Emily Marsten

Posted June 3, 2023 9:51 am.

From a vintage car show to a fun-filled parade, the Hats Off Day festival is back in Burnaby on Saturday.

Event-goers can taste street food from around the world and listen to live music that is “Out of this World.”

an event poster for hats off day in burnaby shows live music

Hats Off Day kicks of in Burnaby Heights Saturday. (Courtesy Facebook/ Burnaby Heights)

Event organizers say dozens of vehicles will also be on display, including vintage classics and sport models as well.

“With over 100 stunning cars on display, you’ll be transported to a world of automotive excellence and beauty,” the festival’s website reads.

You may also be able to spot something magical — as a magician is said to be roaming the area in the afternoon.

The festival is a long-standing tradition that celebrates “the best of the Burnaby Heights community,” and more than 50,000 people typically attend.

“Hats Off Day has been a grassroots festival celebrating the best of the Burnaby Heights community since the early 1980s,” the festival’s website reads.

Hastings Street from Boundary Road to Gamma Avenue is closed until 5 p.m. due to the parade and festival, and there are a number of no-stop spots in the area.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. and the festival is set to run until 5 p.m.

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