CityFest, an annual festival organised by local youth, is returning to North Vancouver. The festival will coincide with the province's Youth Week and will take place on May 6th from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Shipyards.
CityFest began in 2002 as a small party celebrating the opening of the Centennial Skate Park. The festival has since expanded to include performing and visual arts, interactive projects, food, and a large skate competition. It is now run annually by local youth volunteers during Youth Week, who plan, coordinate, and execute the event.
“Youth Week is a celebration intended to build strong connections between youth and their communities,” said Mayor Linda Buchanan. As City of North Vancouver's mayor, Buchanan is a proud partner of CityFest, recognising the importance of creating safe and interactive spaces for youth to connect and have fun.
“Every year I am blown away by the diverse talent showcased at CityFest and I encourage youth everywhere to get involved in local Youth Week activities,” she said.
The event will feature:
- A vibrant range of youth musicians and performers
- Skateboard demonstrations and competition
- Longboard slide jam
- Art exhibit
- Vendors
- Youth focused community organisations
- Food trucks @burgerholic.ca @teriyaki.boys.squamish @cityofnorthvancouver @nvrc
The festival is organised by the CityFest Committee, composed of local youth representing secondary and post-secondary schools. Road closures and limited parking are expected, so locals are advised to plan accordingly.
What: CityFest
Where: The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
When: May 6, 2023 from 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
Cost: Free to attend
Instagram: @nvcityfest
Facebook: North Vancouver CityFEST
Proud partners of CityFest: @northvancitylibrary @nvrc @cityofnorthvancouver @flatspotshop @boardroomshop @youthunlimited_gvyu
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