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Festival Info

Saturday, July 27, 2024
4:00-9:30pm

See you there!
Sixth Street & Sixth Avenue
New Westminster, BC

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Family Zone at Uptown Live

Bring the whole family to Uptown Live’s Family Zone for a day filled with excitement and adventure! Dive into a Giant Sandbox, perfect for kids to unleash their creativity and play to their heart’s content. Test your skills in our thrilling Soccer Challenge, where both kids and parents can enjoy some friendly competition. Ever wanted to be in the driver’s seat of an Excavator? Now’s your chance! And for all the gamers, we’ve got a fantastic selection of Video Games to enjoy.

When it’s time to refuel, we’ve got delicious options for everyone. Quench your thirst with a refreshing Citrus Tsunami Lemonade, snack on Gary’s Kettlecorn, and satisfy your sweet tooth with cookies from Gursweets Bakery.

Explore our diverse range of exhibitors, including The Cove Indoor Play, Stitches of Green, and Last Door, offering engaging activities and unique products.

The Family Zone, presented by Key West Ford, is proudly supported by Lark Group and Cooper Rentals, ensuring a safe and fun-filled environment for all our guests.

Join us at the Family Zone, where fun and family come together!

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Frequently Asked Questions

YES! It is free to come to Uptown Live on July 27!

Uptown Live is made possible through funding support from the City of New Westminster, the Uptown Business Association of New Westminster and generous corporate sponsors including our Presenting Sponsor, TD Ready Commitment.

Yes, rain or shine, the party goes on! Join us on July 27 between 4pm and 9:30pm.

Free parking is available at both Royal City Centre and Westminster Centre shopping malls. We encourage you to shop at these local businesses while you’re in the area.

Access to Royal City Centre is off Sixth Avenue eastbound, parkade entrance at Seventh Street. Free parking is also available at Westminster Centre – access southbound on Fifth Street, enter just past Sixth Avenue, and proceed to the upper levels.

There is also metered, street parking available throughout the Uptown New West area.

No time limitations will be imposed during the event. You can park as early at 10:00am and stay parked until 9:30pm on event day.

Buses that regularly run on Sixth Street or Sixth Avenue will be rerouted to run along Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue instead. As the event date approaches, please visit https://www.translink.ca/alerts for reroute details on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Yes, click here to see the Volunteer Application Form [link to the volunteer application form].

The full schedule of performances and musician bios are now live. Please check the Line-up page for details.

Absolutely! Come to the Family Zone and spend an afternoon in the Giant Sandbox, or have a friendly match in our Soccer Challenge. There is also a fantastic selection of video games, plus vendors and food trucks, and more.

Yes, you may bring your pets but they must be on leash.

Subject to approval, most of the festival grounds will be licensed and we’ll have a bar offering a mix of Steel & Oak beer, cider, wine and seltzers. There is also a designated alcohol-free Family Zone.

City of New Westminster Police will maintain a presence during the event to ensure public safety.

There are also professional security guards around the stages and backstage areas that are not accessible to the public.

Check out the fantastic line-up of food trucks, many of which offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten free options, plus the food makers in the Marketplace area. The Uptown neighbourhood is also home to a number of unique and delicious restaurants and cafes. Our fun map has it all!